Status:
valid
Authors:
Grau
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 363 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067208
Common Names
- Felicia Clavipilosa
- Blue Daisy
- Blue Marguerite
Description
Felicia clavipilosa (also called Clavate-Leaved Felicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to southern Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and blue flower heads. It grows in open, dry, rocky habitats, such as meadows, grasslands, and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Felicia clavipilosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating digestive issues, respiratory issues, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Felicia clavipilosa sub. clavipilosa
Felicia clavipilosa sub. transvaalensis Grau
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Felicia clavipilosa is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a single seed inside. The seedling is a rosette of leaves, with a single stem and a yellow flower bud at the center.
Cultivation and Propagation
Felicia clavipilosa is an annual plant that is native to western North America. It can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases. Propagation can be done by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring.
Where to Find Felicia clavipilosa
Felicia clavipilosa is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Felicia clavipilosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Felicia clavipilosa?
Felicia clavipilosa
What is the common name of Felicia clavipilosa?
Clavate Felicia
What is the natural habitat of Felicia clavipilosa?
Dry, open slopes and meadows in the western United States
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,