Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
84589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 8: 265 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000083918



Common Names

  • Fragrant Felicia
  • Odorata Felicia
  • Felicia


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Description

Felicia odorata (also called Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy, and African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 40 cm tall. It has bright blue flowers with yellow centers and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia odorata is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a food plant for livestock. It is also used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia odorata has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a white underside.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia odorata 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 frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized every few months. Pruning should be done in the spring to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Felicia odorata

Felicia odorata is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Felicia odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia odorata?

Felicia odorata

What is the family of Felicia odorata?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Felicia odorata?

Fragrant felicia

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,

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