Gazania rigens
Gazania, Treasure Flower
Other regional names: Treasureflower
- Treasureflower
Also known as: Arctotis ludwigii Kniph. +14 more
- Arctotis ludwigii Kniph.
- Gazania heterophylla (Willd.) Bosse
- Gazania pavonia var. pavonia
- Gazania rigens (L.) Moench
- Gazania splendens Lem.
- Gazania splendes Hort.
- Gazania uniflora var. uniflora
- Gorteria heterophylla Willd.
- Gorteria rigida Banks ex DC.
- Gorteria spectabilis Salisb.
- Melanchrysum rigens (L.) Cass.
- Meridiana rigens (L.) Kuntze, 1891
- Meridiana ringens (L.) Kuntze
- Meridiana splendens (Lem.) Kuntze
- Meridiana tesselata Hill
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Gazania rigens (commonly known as Gazania or Treasure Flower) is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, Baleares, Bolivia, Canary Is., Chatham Is., Corse, France, Great Britain, Italy, Korea, New South Wales, Portugal, Queensland, Romania, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Australia, Spain, Victoria, Western Australia, Yugoslavia
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