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Felicia macrorrhiza (Thunb.) DC. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesFelicia macrorrhiza (Thunb.) DC. trib. Astereae
SynonymsAster macrorrhizus Thunb.
Habitatrocks
Altitude500-1400m
Descriptionstems numerous, leaves alternate, dense, linear-spathulate, amplexicaule, pilose, entire, capitula pedicellate, pappus sulphur-yellow
Size5-15cm
Colorblue
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeshrub
Cultivationsunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
cuttings in spring and late summer
Territory Africa
     Southern Africa (Cape Provinces)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

ASTERACEAE

Felicia macrorrhiza (Thunb.) DC., Prodr. [A.P.de Candolle] 5: 219 (1836)

Basionym:
Aster macrorrhizus Thunb., Prodr. Pl. Cap. 159 (1800)

Synonyms:
Fresenia nana Hutch.
Fresenia scaposa DC.

n. Cape Prov.
27 CPP

500-1400m

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