Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
15937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 427 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015266



Common Names

  • Felicia serrata
  • Serrated Felicia
  • Saw-toothed Felicia


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Synonyms

  • Agathaea serrata Nees [unknown]
  • Felicia bachmannii Thell. [unknown]
  • Felicia bachmanni bachmanni [unknown]
  • Aster serratus Thunb. [unknown]
  • Felicia bachmanni schlechteri Thell. [unknown]

Description

Felicia serrata (also called Saw-toothed Felicia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has saw-toothed stems and leaves, and produces small white flowers. It is found in grasslands, open forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia serrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia serrata has white flowers with a diameter of 2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia serrata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and keep the soil moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and planted in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Felicia serrata

Felicia serrata can be found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and Washington.

Felicia serrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia serrata?

Felicia serrata

What is the natural habitat of Felicia serrata?

It is found in open grasslands, pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

What are the characteristics of Felicia serrata?

It is an annual herb with serrated leaves and small white or blue flower heads.

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-114772: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.