Gerbera jamesonii
Barberton daisy
Gerbera jamesonii, commonly known as the Gerbera daisy, is a vibrant perennial celebrated for its striking, multi-colored blooms. Beyond its ornamental beauty in gardens and floral arrangements, this plant holds significant potential in ethnobotany, with various species studied for their diverse pharmacological properties and traditional medicinal applications worldwide.
- Scientific name: Gerbera jamesonii
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae and order Asterales, it is a member of the family Asteraceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Gerbera.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Gerbera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Gerbera jamesonii, is recognized by various regional names across the globe. In Poland, it is referred to as Gerbera Jamesona, while in Afrikaans, it is called the Barbertonse madeliefie. Its name translates to Džeimsono gerbera in Latvian, and it is known as 非洲菊 in Chinese. Finally, in Persian, the plant is identified as ژربرا جامزونی.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Gerbera Jamesona | Wikidata |
| af | Barbertonse madeliefie | Wikidata |
| lt | Džeimsono gerbera | Wikidata |
| zh | 非洲菊 | Wikidata |
| fa | ژربرا جامزونی | Wikidata |
| ar | جربارة جيمسونية | Wikidata |
| sr | Gerber | Wikidata |
| mk | Гербер | Wikidata |
| hy | Գերբերա ջեմսոնի | Wikidata |
| ml | ഗെർബെര ജെയിംസോണി | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across multiple regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found specifically within the borders of Benin. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it is located in Cameroon. The species also populates parts of Northeast Tropical Africa, including Eritrea and Ethiopia. Finally, its range reaches into Southern Africa, specifically within the nation of Eswatini.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Eritrea | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Northern Provinces | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Gerbera jamesonii has 9 reported phytochemicals identified across 9 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Lignin, catalase, flavonoid, hydrogen peroxide, malondialdehyde.
- Total chemicals
- 9
- Scientific sources
- 9
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Lignin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| catalase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hydrogen peroxide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| malondialdehyde | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| peroxidase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenylalanine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| superoxide dismutase | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Gerbera jamesonii has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Neuroprotective.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Neuroprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Gerbera jamesonii has 4 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Multiple sclerosis, demyelination, neurodegenerative disorders, oxidative stress.
- Total uses
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple sclerosis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| demyelination | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |