Gen info
Genus Gerbera was named in honor of the German naturalist Traugott Gerber and the species named after Robert Jameson who collected the species. source Gerbera daisy is one of the 15 plants that NASA as beneficial in purifying indoor air by removing indoor air toxins: TCE (trichlorethylene) and benzene. source

Botany
Tufted perennial herb growing to 40 cm. Leaves form a rosette, pinnately lobed, pale green above, light green beneath. Striking inflorescence is borne on a long stalk of up to 30 cm long. Flowers are pink, red, yello, or white with cream disc florets.

Distribution
Widely cultivated in the Philippines.

Uses
Folkloric
No reported folkloric medicinal use in the Philippines.
Others
Plant extract used in cosmetic and bath preparations showing skin moisturizing and conditioning effects.. source

Studies
• Indoor Toxins: Gerbera jamesonii has been designated one of NASA's indoor toxin removing plants: TCE (found in adhesives, dyes, ink, etc) and benzene (inks, oils, paints, plastics, rubber, etc.).

Availability
Cultivated.

Additional Sources and Suggested Readings
(1)
Top 15 NASA's Plants That Can Save Your Life!
(2)
6-hydroxy-4-methoxy-5-methyl coumarin from Gerbera jamesonii Bolus / Journal J. Phytochemistry; 1980; 19(11); P.2496
(3)
The best way of getting rid of indoor air toxins / NASA's Top 15 Plants