Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elongata
ID:
30428

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Bolus & Wolley-Dod ex Adamson & T.M.Salter

Source:
gcc

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029757



Common Names

  • Felicia elongata
  • Elongated Felicia
  • Elongated Daisy


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Description

Felicia elongata (also called Elongata, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers. It is found in rocky areas, dry grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia elongata, commonly known as the blue daisy, is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia elongata has small blue flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia elongata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.

Where to Find Felicia elongata

Felicia elongata is found in the mountains of South Africa.

Felicia elongata FAQ

What is the common name of Felicia elongata?

Elongated Felicia

What is the natural habitat of Felicia elongata?

Dry, rocky hillsides, garrigue, maquis and other open, sunny places

What are the uses of Felicia elongata?

The leaves and flowers of Felicia elongata are used for medicinal purposes

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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
Anthony Hurt Wolley-Dod (1861-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wolley-Dod' in the authors string.
Terence Macleave Salter (1883-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Salter' in the authors string.
Robert Stephen Adamson (1885-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Adamson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:207696-1: Based on the initial data import