Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
15927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
gcc

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 4(Suppl. 2): 624 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015256



Common Names

  • Gerbera serrata
  • Serrated Gerbera
  • Saw-toothed Gerbera


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Synonyms

  • Gerbera ferruginea ferruginea [unknown]
  • Gerbera asplenifolia linearis Harv. [unknown]
  • Gerbera ferruginea linearis (Harv.) Dummer [unknown]
  • Arnica serrata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Doronicum serratum Poir. [unknown]

Description

Gerbera serrata (also called Saw-toothed Gerbera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has saw-toothed stems and leaves, and produces small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gerbera serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gerbera serrata has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gerbera serrata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Gerbera serrata

Gerbera serrata can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.

Gerbera serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gerbera serrata?

Gerbera serrata

What is the natural habitat of Gerbera serrata?

It is found in open grasslands, pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

What are the characteristics of Gerbera serrata?

It is an annual herb with serrated leaves and large yellow flower heads.

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