Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferulacea
ID:
81709

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 15: 103 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081038

Common Names

  • Felicia Daisy
  • Felicia
  • Ferulacea Daisy

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Description

Felicia ferulacea (also called Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy, and Wild Ageratum, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has small, oval leaves with a silvery-blue hue. It produces bright, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and blue petals. It is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia ferulacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia ferulacea has blue flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, wiry stems with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia ferulacea is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized once a month during the growing season. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant compact and to encourage flowering.

Where to Find Felicia ferulacea

Felicia ferulacea is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Felicia ferulacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia ferulacea?

Felicia ferulacea

What is the common name of Felicia ferulacea?

Fennel Daisy

What is the family of Felicia ferulacea?

Asteraceae

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,

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