Details of genus: Gerbera L. [1542]
genus_ja: ガーベラ
genus_en:
# spp.: 24
pub_year: 1758
accepted: Accepted
Family: Asteraceae
family_ja: キク
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Mutisioideae: Tribe Mutisieae
Citation:| data_source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 02 Aug 2023 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Tropical & S. Africa to China and Indo-China, Lesser Sunda Islands (Bali)
description_en: Genus of about 40 species of hairy perennials from grassland in temperate and mountainous regions of Africa (except N. Africa), Madagascar, Asia, and Indonesia. Most form spreading, basal rosettes of lobed or pinnate, entire or toothed leaves, and bear long-lasting, solitary, single or double, daisy-like flowerheads in red, pink, purple, orange, or yellow, sometimes with yellow or white centres. In frost-prone climates, grow in a temperate greenhouse. Elsewhere, grow in a sunny border. Gerberas are also good for cutting.
hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in autumn or early spring; divide in early spring, or take basal cuttings in summer.
pests_en: Leaf spot, leaf miners, root rot, aphids, whiteflies, and tarsonemid mites may be a problem.
description_ja:
comment:
comment_ja: ガーベラ
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-08-02 14:04 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Subfamily Mutisioideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Asteraceae | キク科 | Subfamily Mutisioideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Asteraceae | キク科 | Subfamily Mutisioideae: Tribe Mutisieae | 24 | Show |