Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canaliculata
ID:
74243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 303 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073572



Common Names

  • Felicia canaliculata
  • Canaliculate Felicia
  • Channeled Felicia


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Description

Felicia canaliculata (also called Felicia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a long, branching stem and grows in wet grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia canaliculata is a popular ornamental plant with bright blue flowers. It is often used in gardens and flower beds to add a splash of colour. The plant is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia canaliculata has daisy-like flowers that are bright blue in color and have yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia canaliculata is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Felicia canaliculata

Felicia canaliculata is native to South Africa and is commonly found in dry, sandy soils.

Felicia canaliculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia canaliculata?

Felicia canaliculata

What type of plant is Felicia canaliculata?

It is an annual herb

Where is Felicia canaliculata found?

It 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-30320: Based on the initial data import
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.