Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perrieri
ID:
20321

Status:
valid

Authors:
Humbert

Source:
gcc

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 151, 307 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019650

Common Names

  • Gerbera Perrieri
  • Perrieri Gerbera
  • Gerbera Daisy

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Description

Gerbera perrieri (also called Perrier's Gerbera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It is characterized by its yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in moist, disturbed soils, including roadsides, pastures, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Gerbera perrieri is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gerbera perrieri is yellow in color and has a single petal. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gerbera perrieri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Gerbera perrieri

Gerbera perrieri can be found in the alpine meadows of Madagascar.

Gerbera perrieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gerbera perrieri?

Gerbera perrieri

What is the common name of Gerbera perrieri?

Perrier's Gerbera

What type of plant is Gerbera perrieri?

It is a perennial herb

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-11900: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.