Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lasiocarpa
ID:
115725

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 5: 221. 1836 [1-10 Oct 1836]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115054

Common Names

  • Felicia lasiocarpa
  • Woolly Felicia
  • Woolly Daisy

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Description

Felicia lasiocarpa (also called Rough Felicia, among many other common names) is an annual plant with yellow flowers and a spiny fruit. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia lasiocarpa is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia lasiocarpa is a bright blue daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia lasiocarpa is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny spot. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Felicia lasiocarpa

Felicia lasiocarpa is native to the grasslands of South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Felicia lasiocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia lasiocarpa?

Felicia lasiocarpa

What is the common name of Felicia lasiocarpa?

Blue Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Felicia lasiocarpa?

It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky hillsides and grasslands.

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,

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