Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linearis
ID:
34182

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 146 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033511



Common Names

  • Felicia Linearis
  • Linear Felicia
  • Narrowleaf Felicia


Searching for Felicia linearis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Felicia lingulata Klatt [unknown]
  • Felicia lingulata Klatt ex Schinz [unknown]

Description

Felicia linearis (also called linear-leaved felicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that typically grows to a height of 0.5 to 1.5 m. It is native to South Africa, and is commonly found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has narrow, linear leaves and small blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia linearis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as an ingredient in perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia linearis has small yellow flowers and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

Searching for Felicia linearis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia linearis is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Felicia linearis

Felicia linearis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open grasslands and woodlands.

Felicia linearis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia linearis?

Felicia linearis

What is the common name of Felicia linearis?

Narrow-leaved felicia

What is the natural habitat of Felicia linearis?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas.

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