Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 20: 213 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116616
Common Names
- Jaegeria gracilis
- Gracile Jaegeria
- Gracile Ironweed
Description
Jaegeria gracilis (also called Slender Jaegeria, Slender Daisy Bush, and Slender Daisy, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South Africa. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 1 meter tall. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, scrubland, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Jaegeria gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Jaegeria gracilis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jaegeria gracilis is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Jaegeria gracilis
Jaegeria gracilis is native to South Africa and can be found in the eastern and western Cape Provinces.
Jaegeria gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jaegeria gracilis?
Jaegeria gracilis
What is the common name of Jaegeria gracilis?
Graceful Jaegeria
What is the natural habitat of Jaegeria gracilis?
Jaegeria gracilis is found in dry, open areas in southern Africa.
Species in the Jaegeria genus
Jaegeria macrocephala,
Jaegeria hirta,
Jaegeria axillaris,
Jaegeria pedunculata,
Jaegeria purpurascens,
Jaegeria sterilis,
Jaegeria bellidiflora,
Jaegeria gracilis,
Jaegeria standleyi,
Jaegeria glabra,
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,