Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gazanioides
ID:
85574

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Roessler

Source:
gcc

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 345 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084903



Common Names

  • Hirpicium gazanioides
  • Gazania
  • African Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Gazania pechuelii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Berkheyopsis pechuelii O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Berkheya gazanioides Harv. [unknown]
  • Berkheyopsis pechuelii pechuelii [unknown]
  • Berkheyopsis pechuelii glabrescens Thell. [unknown]
  • Crocodilodes gazaniodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Berkheya pechuelii O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Hirpicium gazanioides (also called 'Gazania', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hirpicium gazanioides is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hirpicium gazanioides has yellow flowers with five petals and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hirpicium gazanioides is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hirpicium gazanioides

Hirpicium gazanioides is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and mountain slopes.

Hirpicium gazanioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hirpicium gazanioides?

Hirpicium gazanioides

What type of plant is Hirpicium gazanioides?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Hirpicium gazanioides native to?

Europe

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-4133: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.