Felicia muricata
Felicia muriata, commonly known as the Cape Daisy, is a resilient perennial herb native to Southern Africa. Renowned for its striking blue flowers, this medicinal plant is valued in traditional practices for its soothing properties. It is frequently utilized to treat skin irritations and support overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Felicia muricata
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asterales and the family Asteraceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Felicia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asterales | WCVP |
| Family | Asteraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Felicia | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse range of habitats across several different regions of the African continent. In East Tropical Africa, it can be found growing within the borders of Kenya. Its presence extends into South Tropical Africa, specifically within the territories of Angola and Zimbabwe. Moving further south, the species is also distributed throughout Botswana in Southern Africa. Finally, its geographical reach includes the Cape Provinces of the Southern African region.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Angola | WCVP |
| South Tropical Africa | Zimbabwe | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Botswana | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Cape Provinces | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Lesotho | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Namibia | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | KwaZulu-Natal | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Free State | WCVP |
| Southern Africa | Eswatini | WCVP |
Chemicals
Felicia muricata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, flavonols, phenols, proanthocyanidins.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| phenols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| proanthocyanidins | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |