Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whitehillensis
ID:
7599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Compton

Source:
gcc

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 8: 266 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006928



Common Names

  • Felicia whitehillensis
  • Whitehill's Felicia
  • Whitehill's Daisy


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Description

Felicia whitehillensis (also called Whitehill Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has white daisy-like flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It grows in dry, rocky soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia whitehillensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia whitehillensis is a small, white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly oval. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia whitehillensis is a perennial plant that is best propagated from cuttings. It can also be propagated from seed, but it takes a long time for the seeds to germinate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Felicia whitehillensis

Felicia whitehillensis is found in the Drakensberg mountain range in South Africa.

Felicia whitehillensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia whitehillensis?

Felicia whitehillensis

What is the family of Felicia whitehillensis?

Asteraceae

What is the habitat of Felicia whitehillensis?

Grasslands

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,

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