Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bergeriana
ID:
6389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) O.Hoffm. ex Zahlbr.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hofmus. Wien 20: 53. 1905

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005718

Common Names

  • Felicia Bergeriana
  • Bergeriana Blue Daisy
  • Bergeriana Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Kaulfussia amelloides Eckl. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Felicia bergeriana (also called Berger's Felicia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It has small, grey-green leaves and bright blue daisy-like flowers. It is native to South Africa and can be found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia bergeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia bergeriana is a small, blue, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia bergeriana is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Felicia bergeriana

Felicia bergeriana is native to South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the region.

Felicia bergeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia bergeriana?

Felicia bergeriana

What is the natural habitat of Felicia bergeriana?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.

What are the characteristics of Felicia bergeriana?

Felicia bergeriana is an evergreen shrub with small, blue flowers and silvery foliage.

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Alexander Zahlbruckner (1860-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zahlbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:207668-1: Based on the initial data import