Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linnaei
ID:
4913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 18: 460 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000004242



Common Names

  • Linnaei Gerbera
  • Gerbera linnaei
  • Linnaei Gerbera


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Synonyms

  • Gerbera gerbera Kuntze [unknown]
  • Doronicum aspleniifolium Lam. [unknown]
  • Gerbera asplenifolia asplenifolia [unknown]
  • Gerbera aspleniifolia Spreng. [unknown]
  • Arnica gerbera L. [unknown]

Description

Gerbera linnaei (also called Transvaal Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gerbera linnaei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators. The flowers can be used to make a tea or tincture, and the leaves can be used as a salad green or cooked like spinach.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gerbera linnaei is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gerbera linnaei is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gerbera linnaei

Gerbera linnaei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Gerbera linnaei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gerbera linnaei?

Gerbera linnaei

What is the common name of Gerbera linnaei?

Linnaeus' gerbera

What is the natural habitat of Gerbera linnaei?

It is found in grasslands and open forests in the Himalayas and Tibet.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-104086: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.