Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 1542

Genus ja: ガーベラ

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# spp.: 24 (from genus_families table) | 1 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Asteraceae

Family ja: キク

Infra familial classification: Subfamily Mutisioideae: Tribe Mutisieae

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.

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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.

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