Geigeria rigida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rigida
ID:
33874
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier i. (1893) 84.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033203
Common Names
- Rigida Geigeria
- Rigida African Daisy
- Rigida Silver Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geigeria rigida (also called 'Rigid Geigeria', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria rigida is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geigeria rigida has yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geigeria rigida is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Geigeria rigida
Geigeria rigida is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Geigeria rigida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria rigida?
Geigeria rigida
What is the common name of Geigeria rigida?
Geigeria
What is the natural habitat of Geigeria rigida?
Tropical forests
Species in the Geigeria genus
Geigeria plumosa, Geigeria mendoncae, Geigeria hoffmanniana, Geigeria obtusifolia, Geigeria schinzii, Geigeria engleriana, Geigeria angolensis, Geigeria acicularis, Geigeria rigida, Geigeria decurrens, Geigeria burkei, Geigeria alata, Geigeria africana, Geigeria vigintisquamea, Geigeria odontoptera, Geigeria lata, Geigeria ornativa, Geigeria aspera, Geigeria pectidea, Geigeria acaulis, Geigeria otaviensis, Geigeria brevifolia, Geigeria linosyroides, Geigeria affinis, Geigeria aspalathoides, Geigeria spinosa, Geigeria pilifera, Geigeria nianganensis, Geigeria elongata, Geigeria engleriaha,
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-132103: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.