Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
96355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 532 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095684

Common Names

  • Hispida Felicia
  • Blue Marguerite
  • Felicia Daisy

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Description

Felicia hispida (also called rough blue-daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a low-growing, trailing habit with small, bright blue flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia hispida has small, blue flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and small, blue flowers with yellow centers.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia hispida is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 9.

Where to Find Felicia hispida

Felicia hispida is native to Africa and can be found in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.

Felicia hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia hispida?

Felicia hispida

What is the common name of Felicia hispida?

Hairy Felicia

What type of plant is Felicia hispida?

Herbaceous perennial

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-51862: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.