Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5(2): 295. 1830 [Apr 1830]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132822
Common Names
- Gerbera macrocephala
- Large-headed Gerbera
- Large-flowered Gerbera
Description
Gerbera macrocephala (also called 'Bighead Gerbera', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces yellow flower heads. It is found in moist, open areas, such as grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera macrocephala is a popular ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Gerbera macrocephala flower has five petals that are yellow or orange in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gerbera macrocephala is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.
Where to Find Gerbera macrocephala
Gerbera macrocephala is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Gerbera macrocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera macrocephala?
Gerbera macrocephala
What is the family of Gerbera macrocephala?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Gerbera macrocephala?
Large-headed Gerbera
Species in the Gerbera genus
Gerbera elliptica,
Gerbera linnaei,
Gerbera jamesonii,
Gerbera aurantiaca,
Gerbera diversifolia,
Gerbera serrata,
Gerbera petasitifolia,
Gerbera emirnensis,
Gerbera perrieri,
Gerbera tomentosa,
Gerbera hypochaeridoides,
Gerbera wrightii,
Gerbera crocea,
Gerbera galpinii,
Gerbera viridifolia,
Gerbera ambigua,
Gerbera bojeri,
Gerbera parva,
Gerbera jamesonii,
Gerbera macrocephala,
Gerbera leandrii,
Gerbera sylvicola,
Gerbera ovata,
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,