Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
137965

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 324 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000137294



Common Names

  • Short-leaved Felicia
  • Short-leaved Daisy
  • Short-leaved Blue-daisy


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Synonyms

  • Felicia dregei dentata DC. [unknown]
  • Aster dregei dentata (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Aster scabridus brevifolius (DC.) Harv. [unknown]
  • Agathaea brevifolia DC. [unknown]

Description

Felicia brevifolia (also called Short-leaved Felicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, bright blue flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in rocky outcrops and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia brevifolia is a small yellow or white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia brevifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated through cuttings or by division of the root clumps. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in dry, sandy soils.

Where to Find Felicia brevifolia

Felicia brevifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Felicia brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia brevifolia?

Felicia brevifolia

What is the common name of Felicia brevifolia?

Short-leaved Felicia

Where is Felicia brevifolia found?

Felicia brevifolia is found 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-97980: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.