Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dregei
ID:
19233

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 221 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000018562

Common Names

  • Felicia dregei
  • Blue Marguerite
  • Blue Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Aster dregei Harv. [unknown]
  • Aster dregei dregei [unknown]
  • Felicia dregei dregei [unknown]
  • Felicia dregei incisa O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Felicia dregei (also called Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite, and African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It is a low-growing plant with a basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowers with blue petals and yellow centers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is often used as a garden ornamental.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia dregei is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Felicia dregei has small, bright blue flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia dregei is a perennial plant that is native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a greenhouse and should germinate in 2-3 weeks. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Felicia dregei

Felicia dregei is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Felicia dregei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia dregei?

Felicia dregei

What is the common name of Felicia dregei?

Drege's Daisy

What is the growth habit of Felicia dregei?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit

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,