Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenella
ID:
43055

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Nees

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 208 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000042384

Common Names

  • Felicia tenella
  • Tiny Felicia
  • Tiny Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Aster tenellus tenellus [unknown]
  • Felicia tenella tenella [unknown]
  • Aster tenellus robustus Harv. [unknown]

Description

Felicia tenella (also called Small Felicia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia tenella is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Felicia tenella sub. tenella
Felicia tenella sub. pusilla (Harv.) Grau
Felicia tenella sub. longifolia (DC.) Grau
Felicia tenella sub. cotuloides (DC.) Grau

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia tenella is small and blue. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia tenella is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Felicia tenella

Felicia tenella is native to the grasslands of southern Africa.

Felicia tenella FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Felicia tenella?

Felicia tenella prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils.

How often should I water Felicia tenella?

Felicia tenella should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

How do I propagate Felicia tenella?

Felicia tenella can be propagated by seed or by division in spring or fall. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

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-141000: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.