Gerbera petasitifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petasitifolia
ID:
19813
Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 151, 152, 307 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019142
Common Names
- Gerbera petasitifolia
- Petasitifolia Gerbera
- Gerbera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gerbera petasitifolia (also called 'Petasite Gerbera', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a stem with a single flower head. The leaves are ovate and the flower heads are yellowish-orange. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera petasitifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat digestive problems, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gerbera petasitifolia has yellow flowers with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gerbera petasitifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the seedlings should be thinned out when they are large enough to handle. The root clumps can be divided in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Gerbera petasitifolia
Gerbera petasitifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern and southern parts of the country.
Gerbera petasitifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera petasitifolia?
Gerbera petasitifolia
What is the family of Gerbera petasitifolia?
Asteraceae
Where is Gerbera petasitifolia found?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-118507: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Henri Humbert (1887-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humbert' in the authors string.