Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deserti
ID:
1646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr. ex Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 362 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000975



Common Names

  • Desert Felicia
  • Desert Daisy
  • Desert Felicia


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Synonyms

  • Felicia deserti Schltr. ex Hutch. [unknown]

Description

Felicia deserti (also called Desert Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and blue flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia deserti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia deserti is blue and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia deserti is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Felicia deserti

Felicia deserti can be found in the deserts of Namibia and South Africa.

Felicia deserti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia deserti?

Felicia deserti

What is the common name of Felicia deserti?

Desert Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Felicia deserti?

Dry, rocky slopes and flats in the Western Cape of 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-10093: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.