Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 211 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036651
Common Names
- Hyssop Felicia
- Hyssop Daisy
- Hyssopifolia Felicia
Description
Felicia hyssopifolia (also called Felicia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has small, blue flowers and narrow, green leaves. It typically grows in grasslands and meadows, and is found in areas with high levels of sunlight.
Uses & Benefits
Felicia hyssopifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a source of food for birds and other animals, and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Felicia hyssopifolia sub. glabra (DC.) Grau
Felicia hyssopifolia sub. hyssopifolia
Felicia hyssopifolia sub. polyphylla (Harv.) Grau
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Felicia hyssopifolia has bright blue flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Felicia hyssopifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Felicia hyssopifolia
Felicia hyssopifolia can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and up to North Carolina.
Felicia hyssopifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Felicia hyssopifolia?
Felicia hyssopifolia
What are the common names of Felicia hyssopifolia?
Common names of Felicia hyssopifolia include hyssop-leaved felicia and hyssop-leaved felicia shrub
What is the natural habitat of Felicia hyssopifolia?
Felicia hyssopifolia is native to South Africa, from the Western Cape to KwaZulu-Natal
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,