Status:
valid
Authors:
Grau
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 316 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117410
Common Names
- Felicia Esterhuysenii
- Esterhuysenii Felicia
- Esterhuysenii Felicia
Description
Felicia esterhuysenii (also called Esterhuysen's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Felicia esterhuysenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Felicia esterhuysenii is a small yellow flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Felicia esterhuysenii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Felicia esterhuysenii
Felicia esterhuysenii is native to South Africa.
Felicia esterhuysenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Felicia esterhuysenii?
Felicia esterhuysenii
What is the common name of Felicia esterhuysenii?
Esterhuysen's Felicia
What is the natural habitat of Felicia esterhuysenii?
Mountain meadows and rocky slopes
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,