Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mossamedensis
ID:
10796

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Mendonça

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Contrib. Conhec. Fl. Angola 1(Compos.): 45. 1943

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000010125



Common Names

  • Felicia mossamedensis
  • Mossamedes Felicia
  • Mossamedes Daisy


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Description

Felicia mossamedensis (also called African Daisy, Blue Marguerite, and Felicia Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody base and grows up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are blue, pink, or white. It is found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia mossamedensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia mossamedensis has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia mossamedensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in cooler climates and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Felicia mossamedensis

Felicia mossamedensis is native to Namibia and can be found in the Namib Desert.

Felicia mossamedensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia mossamedensis?

Felicia mossamedensis

What is the natural habitat of Felicia mossamedensis?

Felicia mossamedensis is found in the dry grasslands of Namibia.

What is the flower color of Felicia mossamedensis?

The flowers of Felicia mossamedensis are blue or purple.

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-109806: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.