Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
82009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hiern) Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 459 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000081338



Common Names

  • Felicia Welwitschii
  • Welwitsch's Daisy
  • Welwitsch's Felicia


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Synonyms

  • Erigeron arthrotrichus Hiern [unknown]
  • Felicia fischeri O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Aster eylesii (S.Moore) Milne-Redh. [unknown]
  • Felicia eylesii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Felicia barbellata S.Moore [unknown]
  • Erigeron welwitschii Hiern [unknown]
  • Erigeron grantii angustifolia O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Felicia welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Felicia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to southern Africa. It has small, blue flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia welwitschii has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1.2 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia welwitschii is an annual herb native to Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in a variety of soil types, but it does best in sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Felicia welwitschii

Felicia welwitschii is native to Angola and can be found in grasslands, woodlands, and scrublands.

Felicia welwitschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia welwitschii?

Felicia welwitschii

What is the common name of Felicia welwitschii?

Welwitsch's Daisy

Where is Felicia welwitschii native to?

Angola, Namibia, and 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-37887: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.