Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1759
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 10 2: 1229 (1759)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095130
Common Names
- Personata Gorteria
- Personata Daisy
- Gorteria Personata
Description
Gorteria personata (also called Gorter's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a single stem that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in sandy soils in open grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Gorteria personata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a source of firewood and for medicinal purposes. The plant is used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and stomach ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Gorteria personata sub. personata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gorteria personata is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gorteria personata is an annual or short-lived perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Gorteria personata
Gorteria personata can be found in the grasslands of South Africa.
Gorteria personata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gorteria personata?
Gorteria personata
What is the common name of Gorteria personata?
Personate Gorteria
What is the natural habitat of Gorteria personata?
It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and open woodlands
Species in the Gorteria genus
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,