Gerbera ovata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1333178
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.C.Manning & Simka
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 104: 152 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345632
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gerbera ovata (also called Oval Gerbera, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a single, slender stem and large, daisy-like flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It grows in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera ovata is a species of orchid which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gerbera ovata has yellow, daisy-like flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gerbera ovata is an herbaceous perennial native to South Africa. It prefers a warm, dry climate and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Gerbera ovata
Gerbera ovata is native to South Africa, and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Gerbera ovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera ovata?
Gerbera ovata
What type of plant is Gerbera ovata?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Gerbera ovata grow?
It is native to South Africa
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,
References
John C. Manning (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Manning' in the authors string.
B. Simka: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simka' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77154954-1: Based on the initial data import