Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tsitsikamae
ID:
97909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 525 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000097238



Common Names

  • Tsitsikama felicia
  • Felicia tsitsikamae
  • Tsitsikama daisy


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Description

Felicia tsitsikamae (also called Tsitsikamma felicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It grows in moist habitats such as wet meadows, streambanks, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia tsitsikamae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is a popular choice for rock gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and is known for its drought tolerance.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia tsitsikamae has blue flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia tsitsikamae is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn in a well-drained seedbed. To propagate from cuttings, take cuttings in summer or autumn and root in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Felicia tsitsikamae

Felicia tsitsikamae is native to South Africa and can be found in the Eastern Cape province.

Felicia tsitsikamae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia tsitsikamae?

Felicia tsitsikamae

What is the common name of Felicia tsitsikamae?

Tsitsikamma Felicia

Where is Felicia tsitsikamae 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-5346: Based on the initial data import
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.