Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 44 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040495
Common Names
- Krebs' Gazania
- Krebs Gazania
- Gazania Krebsiana
Synonyms
- Meridiana varians (DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Gazania krebsiana krebsiana [unknown]
Description
Gazania krebsiana (also called Krebs' Gazania, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the daisy family. It has yellow flower heads with a diameter of 1-2 cm and a yellow centre. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, roadsides and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania krebsiana 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gazania krebsiana sub. arctotoides (Less.) Roessler
Gazania krebsiana sub. serrulata (DC.) Roessler
Gazania krebsiana sub. krebsiana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gazania krebsiana has daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and dark centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gazania krebsiana is a perennial flowering plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and plant it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-draining soil.
Where to Find Gazania krebsiana
Gazania krebsiana is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Western Cape Province.
Gazania krebsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania krebsiana?
Gazania krebsiana
What is the common name of Gazania krebsiana?
Krebs' Gazania
What is the natural habitat of Gazania krebsiana?
Gazania krebsiana is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Gazania genus
Gazania schenkii,
Gazania thermalis,
Gazania caespitosa,
Gazania maritima,
Gazania othonnites,
Gazania tenuifolia,
Gazania krebsiana,
Gazania ciliaris,
Gazania rigida,
Gazania heterochaeta,
Gazania lichtensteinii,
Gazania serrata,
Gazania pectinata,
Gazania rigens,
Gazania jurineifolia,
Gazania linearis,
Gazania schenckii,
Gazania leiopoda,
Gazania lanata,
Gazania splendidissima,
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,