Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 7(1): 16 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000068732
Common Names
- Gerbera Tomentosa
- Tomentosa Gerbera
- Gerbera
Synonyms
- Gerbera tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]
- Gerbera tomentosa polyglossa DC. [unknown]
- Gerbera tomentosa ustulata DC. [unknown]
- Gerbera tomentosa lanata Harv. [unknown]
- Gerbera microcephala Less. [unknown]
- Gerbera hirsuta Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]
- Gerbera hirsuta Spreng. [deprecated]
Description
Gerbera tomentosa (also called Gerbera Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its attractive foliage and its ability to tolerate drought.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gerbera tomentosa has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black in colour. Its seedlings have small, grey-green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gerbera tomentosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Gerbera tomentosa
Gerbera tomentosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the region. It is also cultivated in gardens in Europe and North America.
Gerbera tomentosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera tomentosa?
Gerbera tomentosa
What is the common name of Gerbera tomentosa?
Gerbera Daisy
What type of plant is Gerbera tomentosa?
Perennial Flower
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,