Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
73948

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 371 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000073277



Common Names

  • Blue Daisy
  • Hairy Daisy
  • Blue Marguerite


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Synonyms

  • Agathaea hirta DC. [unknown]
  • Aster hirtus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Aster hyssopifolius hirtus (Thunb.) Harv. [unknown]

Description

Felicia hirta (also called Blue Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with a single flower head. It grows in dry, sunny areas such as prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia hirta is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including skin infections, fever, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia hirta is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, with a thin, white stem and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia hirta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide indirect light until the cuttings take root.

Where to Find Felicia hirta

Felicia hirta is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Felicia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia hirta?

Felicia hirta

What is the family of Felicia hirta?

Asteraceae

Where is Felicia hirta native to?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-30014: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.