Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
namaquana
ID:
3047

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Harv.) Merxm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München iii. 606 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002376



Common Names

  • Felicia Namaquana
  • Namaquana's Felicia
  • Namaquana's Blue-daisy


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Synonyms

  • Felicia prageri Mattf. [unknown]
  • Susanna dinteri E.Phillips [unknown]
  • Aster namaquanus Harv. [unknown]
  • Felicia schenckii O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Aster elongatus candollei Harv. [unknown]

Description

Felicia namaquana (also called Namaqua Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia namaquana is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia namaquana has daisy-like flowers with yellow petals and a dark center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia namaquana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Felicia namaquana

Felicia namaquana is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Felicia namaquana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Felicia namaquana?

Felicia namaquana is native to South Africa.

What type of soil does Felicia namaquana prefer?

Felicia namaquana prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

What is the average height of Felicia namaquana?

Felicia namaquana typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter.

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-102284: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.