Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Flora 27(2): 780 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123562
Common Names
- African Daisy
- Transvaal Daisy
- Gerbera Daisy
Description
Gerbera bojeri (also called African daisy, Transvaal daisy, and Barberton daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the grasslands of South Africa. It has large, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and pink or white petals. It grows in open grasslands and savannas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera bojeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gerbera bojeri is a large, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gerbera bojeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.
Where to Find Gerbera bojeri
Gerbera bojeri can be found in the mountainous regions of South Africa.
Gerbera bojeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera bojeri?
Gerbera bojeri
What type of plant is Gerbera bojeri?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Gerbera bojeri grow?
It is native to South Africa
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,