Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 27 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000128868
Common Names
- Small Gerbera
- African Daisy
- Barberton Daisy
Description
Gerbera parva (also called Small Gerbera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in moist, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera parva is used for culinary purposes, as an ornamental plant, and as a medicinal herb. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a dye for fabrics and food.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gerbera parva is yellow and daisy-like, with a diameter of 2-4 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of white hairs attached to them. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gerbera parva is a perennial herb that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The seedlings should emerge in about two weeks. Thin out the seedlings to give them room to grow. Once established, Gerbera parva is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.
Where to Find Gerbera parva
Gerbera parva is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in provinces such as KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Western Cape.
Gerbera parva FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Gerbera parva?
Gerbera parva prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
What is the ideal temperature for Gerbera parva?
Gerbera parva prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C).
How often should Gerbera parva be watered?
Gerbera parva should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some dryness.
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,