Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrida
ID:
84856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) Range

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 276. 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084185



Common Names

  • Scabrid Felicia
  • Felicia Scabrida
  • Scabrid Felicia Vine


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Synonyms

  • Aster scabridus scabridus [unknown]
  • Aster scabridus (DC.) E.Mey. ex C.B.Clarke [deprecated]
  • Aster scabridus (DC.) E.Mey. ex Harv. [unknown]

Description

Felicia scabrida (also called Felicia scabridula, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It typically grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a single stem that can reach up to 0.5 meters in height and has small, blue flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia scabrida is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its bright blue flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia scabrida is a small white or yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia scabrida is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.

Where to Find Felicia scabrida

Felicia scabrida is native to South Africa and can be found in areas with sandy soils.

Felicia scabrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia scabrida?

Felicia scabrida

What type of plant is Felicia scabrida?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Felicia scabrida?

Grasslands and meadows

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-40639: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Paul Theodor Range (1879-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Range' in the authors string.