Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bellidioides
ID:
46874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 219 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046203



Common Names

  • Felicia Bellidioides
  • Blue Marguerite
  • Blue Daisy


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Description

Felicia bellidioides (also called Blue Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.5 m in height. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia bellidioides is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Felicia bellidioides sub. bellidioides
Felicia bellidioides sub. foliata Grau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia bellidioides is a yellow-green color and has a star-like shape. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia bellidioides is an evergreen shrub that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches in spring or summer and planted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Felicia bellidioides

Felicia bellidioides is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky areas and grasslands.

Felicia bellidioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia bellidioides?

Felicia bellidioides

What is the common name of Felicia bellidioides?

Daisy Bush

What is the natural habitat of Felicia bellidioides?

Dry, rocky slopes 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-14468: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.