Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zeyheri
ID:
121213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 215 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000120542



Common Names

  • Zeyher's Daisy
  • Zeyher's Felicia
  • Blue Marguerite


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Synonyms

  • Aster serrulatus setosus Harv. [unknown]
  • Felicia ciliaris leiopoda DC. [unknown]

Description

Felicia zeyheri (also called Zeyher's felicia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with bright blue flowers and hairy foliage. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia zeyheri is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant, making it an ideal choice for dry climates. The plant also has medicinal properties, being used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin irritations.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Felicia zeyheri sub. zeyheri
Felicia zeyheri sub. linifolia (Harv.) Grau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia zeyheri has bright blue flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia zeyheri is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to allow for adequate space for growth.

Where to Find Felicia zeyheri

Felicia zeyheri is native to South Africa.

Felicia zeyheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia zeyheri?

Felicia zeyheri

What type of plant is Felicia zeyheri?

A perennial herb

Where is Felicia zeyheri found?

It is found 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,