Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bechuanica
ID:
21395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 8: 176 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000020724

Common Names

  • Felicia bechuanica
  • Bechuanica Felicia
  • Felicia

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Description

Felicia bechuanica (also called 'Botswana Felicia', among many other common names) is an annual herb with blue flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It is native to Botswana and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia bechuanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and also as a source of food for some species of butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia bechuanica has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia bechuanica is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Felicia bechuanica

Felicia bechuanica can be found in Botswana and South Africa.

Felicia bechuanica FAQ

What are the common names of Felicia bechuanica?

Felicia bechuanica is commonly known as Bechuan felicia.

What is the scientific classification of Felicia bechuanica?

Felicia bechuanica is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where is Felicia bechuanica found?

Felicia bechuanica is found in South Africa.

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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