Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
denticulata
ID:
10331

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 483 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009660



Common Names

  • Felicia
  • Denticulata
  • Blue Marguerite


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Description

Felicia denticulata (also called Blue Marguerite, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and has blue flowers with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia denticulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, and is used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia denticulata has small blue flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia denticulata is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of dry conditions and can be propagated by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Felicia denticulata

Felicia denticulata can be found in South Africa, primarily in the eastern and southern parts of the country.

Felicia denticulata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Felicia denticulata?

Felicia denticulata is native to South Africa.

What are the medicinal uses of Felicia denticulata?

Felicia denticulata has been used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.

What is the growth habit of Felicia denticulata?

Felicia denticulata is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall.

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-109358: Based on the initial data import
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.