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Gazania

Gazania rigens

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Basic Details

NameGazania
DescriptionVibrant, daisy-like blooms known for their bright colors and ability to thrive in warm, sunny conditions. They are low-growing, evergreen perennials that form a dense ground cover, making them a popular choice for gardens and borders
FamilyAsteraceae
GenusGazania
TribeArctotideae

Floral Formula & Features

Floral FormulaK(5) C(5) A5 G(2)

This formula indicates a flower with 5 fused sepals, 5 fused petals, 5 stamens, and a 2-carpel gynoecium with a superior ovary. The flower is also bisexual (⚥) and likely radially symmetrical

Features
  • Gazania flowers are named after the Italian botanist Theodore of Gaza and name also references the Greek word 'gaza'
  • Gazania flowers typically have a central disc surrounded by ray florets, giving them a classic daisy appearance.
  • It is a flowering plant
  • Grow to be 6 to 12 inches and with lifespan of one to several years
  • Native to Southern Africa, Namibia and found in Western Cape
  • Need at least six hours of direct sunlight and prefer well-draining soil, drought-tolerant and require infrequent watering

Names in Different Languages

Latin / ScientificGazania rigens
English (Alternate)Treasure, African daisies
Hindiगज़ानिया (Gajania), ट्रेज़र फ़्लावर (Treasure Flower).
Tamilகசானியா (Kacaniya), கசானியா பூ (Kacaniya Poo), கோழிப் பூ (Kozhi poo), அருகம் பூ (Arugam poo)
Teluguగెజాన్యా పువ్వు (Gezanya Puvvu), నిధి పువ్వు (Nidhi Puvvu)
Malayalamഗസാനിയ (Gasaaniya), ഗസേനിയ (Gaseeniya)
Kannadaಗಜಾನಿಯಾ (gazaniya), ಗಜಾನಿಯಾ ಬೀಜ (gajaniya bija)
Sanskritनिधि (nidhi), निधि पुष्प (nidhi pushpa)
Bengaliগাজানিয়া (Gajania),ট্রেজার ফ্লাওয়ার (Treasure Phool)
FrenchGazanie, Gazania raide, Gazania rigide
Russianгацания (gatsaniya), гацания блестящая (gatsaniya blestyashchaya)
SpanishFlor de Gazania
GermanMittagsgoldblume, Gazanie

What is Floral Formula?

A floral formula is a symbolic representation of a flower's structure using letters, numbers, and special symbols. It provides a concise way to describe the arrangement and number of floral parts.

Example Formula
% K(6) C1+2+(2) A(9) G2

This formula describes the flower's symmetry, sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels in a standardized format.

Formula Sequence

  • Bract: Br or Ebr
  • Bracteole: Brl or Ebrl
  • Symmetry: % (Radial) or ⊕ (Bilateral)
  • Sex: ♀ (Female), ♂ (Male), or ⚥ (Bisexual)
  • Calyx/Sepal: K<number> (Free or Fused)
  • Corolla/Petal: C<number> (Free or Fused)
  • Androecium: A<number> (Free or Fused)
  • Gynaecium: G<number> (Superior or Inferior Ovary)

Symbol Meanings

  • Numbers: Indicate quantity of parts
  • Parentheses (): Parts are fused together
  • Plus (+): Parts in different whorls
  • Underline: Superior ovary position
  • Overline: Inferior ovary position
  • ∞: Numerous parts (too many to count)

Understanding floral formulas helps botanists quickly identify and classify flowers based on their structural characteristics.