Gerbera wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wrightii
ID:
75645
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 521 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074974
Common Names
- Wright's Gerbera
- Wright Gerbera
- Wright's African Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Gerbera leucothrix Harv. [unknown]
Description
Gerbera wrightii (also called Wright's Gerbera, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gerbera wrightii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of hairy leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gerbera wrightii is a perennial plant that is best propagated by division. The plants should be divided in the spring and the divisions replanted in well-drained soil. The plants can also be propagated by seed, but the seeds should be sown in the fall and allowed to overwinter in the soil.
Where to Find Gerbera wrightii
Gerbera wrightii can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, especially in Brazil and Argentina.
Gerbera wrightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera wrightii?
Gerbera wrightii
What is the family of Gerbera wrightii?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Gerbera wrightii?
Wright's gerbera
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-31680: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.