Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comptonii
ID:
9561

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 352 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000008890



Common Names

  • Felicia
  • Compton's Felicia
  • Felicia Comptonii


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Description

Felicia comptonii (also called 'Compton's Felicia', among many other common names) is an annual herb with blue flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia comptonii has been used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as a diuretic. It has also been used to make a tea for treating digestive problems and as a tonic for the liver.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia comptonii is a white, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia comptonii is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It should be planted in spring and can be divided in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Felicia comptonii

Felicia comptonii is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky areas, often in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Felicia comptonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia comptonii?

Felicia comptonii

What is the common name of Felicia comptonii?

Compton's Felicia

What is the natural habitat of Felicia comptonii?

Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides

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-108607: Based on the initial data import
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.