Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericifolia
ID:
74611

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Forssk.) Mendonça

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Contrib. Conhec. Fl. Angola 1(Compos.): 44. 1943

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073940



Common Names

  • Heath Daisy
  • Lavender Daisy
  • Erica Daisy


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Description

Felicia ericifolia (also called blue felicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with small, blue flowers that grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia ericifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and produces small blue flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia ericifolia is a small, yellow disc, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia ericifolia is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, and the seeds should be sown in the spring. The plant can also be propagated by division in the spring.

Where to Find Felicia ericifolia

Felicia ericifolia is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Felicia ericifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia ericifolia?

Felicia ericifolia

What is the common name of Felicia ericifolia?

Lavender Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Felicia ericifolia?

Grasslands, woodlands, and coastal scrub

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

Peter Forsskål (1732-1763): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forssk.' in the authors string.
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:207697-1: Based on the initial data import