Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
46749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cass.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 16: 315 (1820)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046078



Common Names

  • Felicia Dubia
  • Blue Marguerite
  • Blue Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aster cymbalariodes Kuntze [unknown]
  • Aster adfinis Less. [unknown]
  • Felicia pusilla N.E.Br. [unknown]
  • Munychia cymbalarioides DC. [unknown]
  • Aster adfinis adfinis [unknown]
  • Aster pusillus (N.E.Br.) Hutch. [unknown]
  • Felicia adfinis Nees [unknown]

Description

Felicia dubia (also called white felicia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has white flowers and grows in open woods and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia dubia is a flowering plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia dubia is a small, bright blue flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia dubia is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sunny position. Division of the clumps can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Felicia dubia

Felicia dubia is native to South Africa, and can be found in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and the Northern Cape.

Felicia dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia dubia?

Felicia dubia

What type of plant is Felicia dubia?

Felicia dubia is an annual herb

What is the natural habitat of Felicia dubia?

Felicia dubia is found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-144558: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.