Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
smaragdina
ID:
66241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.Moore) Merxm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München Heft 9-10, 419 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000065570



Common Names

  • F. smaragdina
  • Felicia smaragdina
  • Smaragdina Felicia


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Synonyms

  • Detris smaragdina smaragdina [unknown]
  • Detris smaragdina S.Moore [unknown]
  • Detris smaragdina versicolor S.Moore [unknown]
  • Felicia nana Mattf. [unknown]

Description

Felicia smaragdina (also called Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy, and Blue Daisy Bush, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has bright blue flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia smaragdina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals. It is also used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia smaragdina has small, blue flowers with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia smaragdina is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by sowing seeds directly into the garden in spring or autumn. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant will self-seed and can spread rapidly.

Where to Find Felicia smaragdina

Felicia smaragdina is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Felicia smaragdina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia smaragdina?

Felicia smaragdina

What is the common name of Felicia smaragdina?

Smaragdina

Where is Felicia smaragdina native to?

South Africa

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-22478: Based on the initial data import
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.