Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diffusa
ID:
75553

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1800

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. 2: 162 (1800)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074882

Common Names

  • Gorteria Diffusa
  • Diffuse Gorteria
  • Gorteria

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Synonyms

  • Gorteria diffusa diffusa [unknown]

Description

Gorteria diffusa (also called Spreading Gorteria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and a single stem with a few leaves. The flowers are yellow and have a daisy-like appearance. It grows in meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gorteria diffusa is a perennial herb that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gorteria diffusa sub. calendulacea (DC.) Roessler
Gorteria diffusa sub. diffusa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gorteria diffusa is a small, white, daisy-like flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gorteria diffusa is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in spring or by seed in autumn. The seed should be sown in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted in spring.

Where to Find Gorteria diffusa

Gorteria diffusa is a species of flowering plant found in South Africa. It grows in dry, rocky areas and on cliffs.

Gorteria diffusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gorteria diffusa?

Gorteria diffusa

What is the common name of Gorteria diffusa?

Diffuse Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Gorteria diffusa?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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