Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
3737

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 19: 312 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003066



Common Names

  • Felicia ovata
  • Ovata Felicia
  • Felicia


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Synonyms

  • Felicia barbata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Aster strigosus Lichtenst. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Agathaea barbata DC. [unknown]
  • Agathaea barbata barbata [unknown]
  • Mairia feliciodes Hutch. & Corbishley [unknown]
  • Aster barbatus Harv. [unknown]
  • Aster elongatus crassifolius Harv. [unknown]
  • Agathaea barbata subalbescens DC. [unknown]
  • Detris barbata (DC.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Leysera ovata Thunb. [unknown]

Description

Felicia ovata (also called Blue Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has blue flowers and is native to South Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia ovata has bright blue flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a long taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia ovata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in early spring or by seed in the fall. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings in the summer.

Where to Find Felicia ovata

Felicia ovata can be found in the temperate regions of South Africa.

Felicia ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia ovata?

Felicia ovata

What is the common name of Felicia ovata?

Ovate Felicia

What type of plant is Felicia ovata?

Annual herb

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-102959: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Robert Harold Compton (1886-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Compton' in the authors string.