Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stenophylla
ID:
24490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 529 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000023819



Common Names

  • Blue Daisy
  • Blue Marguerite
  • Blue Marguerite Daisy


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Description

Felicia stenophylla (also called African Daisy, Blue Marguerite, and Blue Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and grows up to 0.3 meters in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and bright blue flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is commonly found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia stenophylla has small, bright blue flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia stenophylla is a perennial, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, sunny locations. Propagation is usually done by cuttings taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until they have rooted. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and watered regularly. Once established, the plants are drought tolerant and require minimal care.

Where to Find Felicia stenophylla

Felicia stenophylla is native to South Africa and can be found in the provinces of Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.

Felicia stenophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia stenophylla?

Felicia stenophylla

What is the common name of Felicia stenophylla?

Narrow-leaved Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Felicia stenophylla?

Felicia stenophylla is found in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas in 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-123010: Based on the initial data import
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.