Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigens
ID:
87930

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Gaertn.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Fruct. Sem. Pl. 2: 451. 1791 [Sep-Dec 1791]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000087259

Common Names

  • Gazania rigens
  • Rigid Gazania
  • Gazania

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Description

Gazania rigens (also called African daisy, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has a rosette of deeply lobed, dark green leaves. The flowers are yellow and appear in spring and summer. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gazania rigens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gazania rigens var. uniflora (L.f.) Roessler

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gazania rigens is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gazania rigens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed sown in the spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gazania rigens

Gazania rigens is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sandy, and rocky soils in open areas, such as deserts and chaparral.

Gazania rigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gazania rigens?

Gazania rigens

What are the common names of Gazania rigens?

Treasure flower

What is the natural habitat of Gazania rigens?

Coastal dunes and sandy soils

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-43626: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.