Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
38118

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) Levyns

Source:
gcc

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 14: 84 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037447

Common Names

  • Amoena Felicia
  • Felicia Amoena
  • Blue Marguerite

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Synonyms

  • Agathaea amoena Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]
  • Aster elongatus spathulaefolius Harv. [unknown]
  • Agathaea amoena Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Felicia amoena (also called Blue Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in dry grasslands and meadows, and has small, grey-green leaves and bright blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia amoena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Felicia amoena sub. amoena
Felicia amoena sub. stricta (DC.) Grau
Felicia amoena sub. latifolia Grau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia amoena is a bright blue color and has a daisy-like shape. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia amoena is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Where to Find Felicia amoena

Felicia amoena can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and North Africa.

Felicia amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia amoena?

Felicia amoena

What are the common names of Felicia amoena?

Amoena Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Felicia amoena?

Grasslands, scrub, and disturbed areas in South Africa

Species in the Felicia genus

Felicia deserti, Felicia namaquana, Felicia ovata, Felicia bergeriana, Felicia grantii, Felicia diffusa, Felicia boehmii, Felicia hirsuta, Felicia whitehillensis, Felicia westiae, Felicia comptonii, Felicia denticulata, Felicia mossamedensis, Felicia filifolia, Felicia cymbalarioides, Felicia serrata, Felicia anthemidodes, Felicia fruticosa, Felicia dregei, Felicia bechuanica, Felicia bampsiana, Felicia uliginosa, Felicia linifolia, Felicia stenophylla, Felicia petiolata, Felicia bergeriana, Felicia annectens, Felicia elongata, Felicia linearis, Felicia puberula, Felicia ebracteata, Felicia hyssopifolia, Felicia amoena, Felicia echinata, Felicia merxmuelleri, Felicia tenella, Felicia aculeata, Felicia dubia, Felicia bellidioides, Felicia rogersii, Felicia caespitosa, Felicia fascicularis, Felicia esterhuyseniae, Felicia smaragdina, Felicia clavipilosa, Felicia hirta, Felicia cana, Felicia nigrescens, Felicia canaliculata, Felicia ericifolia,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-136217: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.