Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burkei
ID:
122716

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 1: 72 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000122045

Common Names

  • Burke's Felicia
  • Burke's Daisy
  • Burke's Star Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Aster grossedentatus Dinter [unknown]
  • Aster burkei Harv. [unknown]
  • Felicia grossedentata Dinter ex Range [unknown]
  • Aster rufibarbis Harv. [unknown]

Description

Felicia burkei (also called Burke's Felicia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It has a woody stem and grows to a height of about 1 meter. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia burkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional African medicine to treat headaches, fever, and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia burkei has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia burkei is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed.

Where to Find Felicia burkei

Felicia burkei can be found in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa.

Felicia burkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia burkei?

Felicia burkei

What is the common name of Felicia burkei?

Burke's felicia

Where is Felicia burkei found?

Felicia burkei is found in the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.

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-83235: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.