Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erigeroides
ID:
113144

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 219 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000112473



Common Names

  • Felicia Daisy
  • Blue Marguerite
  • Blue Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Aster erigeroides Harv. [unknown]
  • Felicia trinervia Turcz. [unknown]
  • Felicia natalensis Sch.Bip. ex Walp. [unknown]

Description

Felicia erigeroides (also called Blue Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the daisy family. It is native to southern Africa, and grows in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia erigeroides is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal herb, and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia erigeroides has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough texture. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia erigeroides is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. Regular watering is recommended during the growing season.

Where to Find Felicia erigeroides

Felicia erigeroides is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and meadows.

Felicia erigeroides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia erigeroides?

Felicia erigeroides

What is the common name of Felicia erigeroides?

Stiff Daisy

What is the habitat of Felicia erigeroides?

Grasslands and meadows

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,