Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 55: 104 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074068
Common Names
- Felicia Venusta
- Pretty Felicia
- Blue Daisy
Synonyms
- Felicia stricta Compton [unknown]
Description
Felicia venusta (also called Pretty Felicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, oval leaves and bright blue flowers. It is commonly found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Felicia venusta is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for low-maintenance gardens. The flowers are also edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Felicia venusta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Felicia venusta is a perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove any leaves from the lower half. Place the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep it in a warm, bright location. Water regularly and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Felicia venusta
Felicia venusta is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in parts of the country. It is also available for purchase from some nurseries.
Felicia venusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Felicia venusta?
Felicia venusta
What type of plant is Felicia venusta?
Felicia venusta is an evergreen shrub.
Where does Felicia venusta grow?
Felicia venusta is 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,