Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Nicholson
Source:
gcc
Year:
Citation Micro:
Ill. Dict. Gard. ii. 4
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017482
Common Names
- Felicia Bush
- Blue Daisy Bush
- Wild Aster
Synonyms
- Diplopappus fruticosus (L.) Levyns [unknown]
- Aster fruticosus L. [unknown]
- Aster fruticulosus L. [unknown]
Description
Felicia fruticosa (also called Shrubby Felicia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub in the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and is native to South Africa. It grows in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Felicia fruticosa is a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat digestive issues, such as stomach aches, indigestion, and nausea. It is also used as an ornamental plant, with its blue flowers adding a splash of color to gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Felicia fruticosa sub. fruticosa
Felicia fruticosa sub. brevipedunculata (Hutch.) Grau
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Felicia fruticosa has small yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Felicia fruticosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Felicia fruticosa
Felicia fruticosa is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa, and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Felicia fruticosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Felicia fruticosa?
Felicia fruticosa
What is the common name of Felicia fruticosa?
Felicia
Where is Felicia fruticosa found?
Felicia fruticosa is found in South Africa.
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,