Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolata
ID:
24628

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1906: 20 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023957



Common Names

  • Felicia Petiolata
  • Petiolate Felicia
  • Felicia


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Synonyms

  • Aster petiolatus Harv. [unknown]

Description

Felicia petiolata (also called Petiolata, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial with a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia petiolata is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover, and as a cut flower. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia petiolata is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia petiolata is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Felicia petiolata

Felicia petiolata is found in South Africa.

Felicia petiolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia petiolata?

Felicia petiolata

What is the common name of Felicia petiolata?

Petiolate Felicia

What is the natural habitat of Felicia petiolata?

Grasslands and rocky slopes

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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