Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) T.M.Barkley & Janovec
Source:
gcc
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sida 17(1): 79 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118547
Common Names
- Gerber Daisy
- Robinsonecio Gerberifolius
- Gerber Daisy Bush
Description
Robinsonecio gerberifolius (also called Gerbera-leaved Robinsonecio, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a small plant with a single stem and a few leaves. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Robinsonecio gerberifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help reduce stress and improve overall health.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Robinsonecio gerberifolius has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Robinsonecio gerberifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. It can be divided in spring or autumn, and the seed can be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame.
Where to Find Robinsonecio gerberifolius
Robinsonecio gerberifolius is native to Mexico and can be found in dry scrublands and grasslands.
Robinsonecio gerberifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Robinsonecio gerberifolius?
Robinsonecio gerberifolius
What is the common name of Robinsonecio gerberifolius?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Robinsonecio gerberifolius?
Dry forests of Mexico
Species in the Robinsonecio genus
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
John Paul Janovec: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Janovec' in the authors string.