Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinata
ID:
41082

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
gcc

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 216 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000040411

Common Names

  • Felicia echinata
  • Echinata Felicia
  • Echinata

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Description

Felicia echinata (also called Prickly Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with blue flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Felicia echinata is a plant native to South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory problems. It also has anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Felicia echinata is a bright blue daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Felicia echinata is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or by dividing the clumps in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Felicia echinata

Felicia echinata is found in South Africa.

Felicia echinata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Felicia echinata?

Felicia echinata

What type of plant is Felicia echinata?

It is a flowering plant

Where is Felicia echinata found?

It 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,