Gerbera: Is a genus of plants in

Gerbera is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae family, named after a German botanist. It has 22 species, mostly native to tropical regions of Africa, and is widely used as a decorative garden plant or cut flower. Gerbera gossypina (Royle) BeauverdGerbera maxima (D. Don) BeauverdGerbera maxima var. glabrata (Hook. f.) Kitam.is a synonym of Gerbera maxima (D.Don) BeauverdGerbera maxima var. maxima (D. Don) BeauverdGerbera nivea (DC.) Sch. Bip. . Some species found in India with description & keys from Flora of China : Gerbera daisies ( Gerbera jamesonii) are typically seen as cut flowers and are beloved for their bright hues. Learn to grow your own with these tips. 1. Introduction Gerbera ( Gerbera jamesonii) is one of the most important cut-flowers, successfully grown under semi controlled conditions in several parts of India and meeting the requirements of various markets. This success is primarily due to the wide range in colour and shape of the flower. The cut blooms when placed in water remain fresh for a reasonable amount of time. Gerbera belongs to the family “Compositae”. Plants are stem less and tender perennial herbs, leave radical ...