Status:
valid
Authors:
Anderb.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(1): 57 (1985) (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124955
Common Names
- Gariep Pegolettia
- Gariep Daisy
- Gariep Fleabane
Description
Pegolettia gariepina (also called Gariep Pegolettia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has yellow daisy-like flowers, lance-shaped leaves, and grows to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Pegolettia gariepina is used for ornamental purposes in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pegolettia gariepina is a yellow-orange daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pegolettia gariepina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Deadheading spent flowers will help to promote additional blooms.
Where to Find Pegolettia gariepina
Pegolettia gariepina is native to the Mediterranean region, particularly in the south of France and Italy.
Pegolettia gariepina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pegolettia gariepina?
Pegolettia gariepina
What is the common name of Pegolettia gariepina?
Gariep Pegolettia
What is the habitat of Pegolettia gariepina?
Open woods, meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Pegolettia 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,