Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
7498

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 220 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006827

Common Names

  • Felicia hirsuta
  • Hairy Felicia
  • Hairy Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Felicia buchubergensis (Dinter) Merxm. [unknown]
  • Aster confusus Harv. [unknown]
  • Aster buchubergensis Dinter [unknown]
  • Aster lanuginosus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Felicia hirsuta (also called Hairy Felicia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a member of the Asteraceae family and has hairy leaves and small, daisy-like flowers. It grows in sandy soils in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is drought tolerant. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia hirsuta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia hirsuta is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and divisions should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Felicia hirsuta

Felicia hirsuta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands, meadows, and steppes.

Felicia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia hirsuta?

Felicia hirsuta

What is the common name of Felicia hirsuta?

Hairy Felicia

What is the habitat of Felicia hirsuta?

It is found in dry, sandy and stony soils in open habitats

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,