Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ebracteata
ID:
34870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grau

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 512 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034199

Common Names

  • Ebracteata Felicia
  • Felicia Ebracteata
  • Ebracteata Daisy

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Description

Felicia ebracteata (also called 'Blue Marguerite', among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It has a single stem with several branches and is covered in small, white hairs. It has blue, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and white petals. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open areas and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia ebracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia ebracteata has bright yellow daisy-like flowers with a black centre. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia ebracteata is a perennial plant that is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division.

Where to Find Felicia ebracteata

Felicia ebracteata can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the Iberian Peninsula and in North Africa.

Felicia ebracteata FAQ

What is the growth habit of Felicia ebracteata?

Felicia ebracteata is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall.

What is the flowering period of Felicia ebracteata?

Felicia ebracteata flowers from April to August.

What is the habitat of Felicia ebracteata?

Felicia ebracteata is found in open woodlands, scrub and grassland.

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-133058: Based on the initial data import
Jürke Grau (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grau' in the authors string.