Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Grau
Source:
gcc
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 503 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000119057
Common Names
- Felicia aethiopica
- Blue Daisy
- African Daisy
Synonyms
- Aster aethiopicus Burm.f. [unknown]
Description
Felicia aethiopica (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and North Africa and is found in meadows, pastures, and open woods.
Uses & Benefits
Felicia aethiopica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to attract butterflies. It has medicinal properties as it contains anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Felicia aethiopica sub. ecklonis (Lees.) Grau
Felicia aethiopica sub. aethiopica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Felicia aethiopica has yellow daisy-like flowers with a black center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Felicia aethiopica is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a year.
Where to Find Felicia aethiopica
Felicia aethiopica can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Felicia aethiopica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Felicia aethiopica?
Felicia aethiopica
What is the common name of Felicia aethiopica?
Ethiopian Felicia
Where is Felicia aethiopica 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,