Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Gen. Sp. Aster. : 210 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000076646
Common Names
- Muricate Felicia
- Muricate Daisy
- Muricate Blue-daisy
Description
Felicia muricata (also called Rough Felicia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has blue flowers with yellow centers and is native to the western United States and northern Mexico. It grows in open, dry areas such as deserts, grasslands, and chaparral.
Uses & Benefits
Felicia muricata is used in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Felicia muricata sub. muricata
Felicia muricata sub. cinerascens Grau
Felicia muricata sub. strictifolia Grau
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Felicia muricata is a bright blue daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Felicia muricata is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seeds should be sown in a shallow tray and covered with a thin layer of soil. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Once established, the plants can be divided in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Felicia muricata
Felicia muricata can be found in South Africa.
Felicia muricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Felicia muricata?
Felicia muricata
What is the common name of Felicia muricata?
Mountain Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Felicia muricata?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,