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Felicia tenella (L.) Nees subsp. longifolia (DC.) Grau
LC Indigenous Endemic
Morphological description

Subspecies longifolia, the most heterogeneous of four subspecies, is typically tall (to 30 cm), with basal, almost rosulate, linear leaves to 5 cm long, which may be virtually glabrous in slender forms, otherwise densely setose. Relatively large capitula are borne on long, largely leafless peduncles, few per rosette. Rosettes produce stolons rooting at a distance, indicating adaptation to thin soils; this habitat may also support perennial plants. Phyllaries are obtuse, rarely narrowly acute, differing from the type subspecies. Pappus to 2.5 mm long, relatively uniformly dentate; style branches to 0.5 mm long. [Translated with Google Gemini 1.5 (21/01/2025)] From: Grau, HRJ. 1973. Revision der gattung Felicia (Asteraceae). Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 195-705. [All rights reserved]

Die ssp. longifolia ist wohl die heterogenste der vier Unterarten. Die Pflanze ist meist verhältnismässig hochgewachsen (bis 30 cm), mit basal fast rosettig gehäuften, bis zu 5 cm langen linealischen Blättern, die besonders bei sehr schlanken Formen nahezu verkahlen können, sonst aber mit den typischen kräftigen Borsten besetzt sind. Die relativ grossen Köpfchen stehen auf langen, weitgehend blattfreien Pedunkeln und sind auf wenige je Rosette reduziert. Die Rosetten selbst können Ausläufer bilden, die in einiger Entfernung von der Mutterpflanze wurzeln; die Art ist somit an Dünengelände angepasst. Der Standort ermöglicht zudem, dass hier wohl auch mehrjährige Pflanzen vorkommen. Die Hüllblätter sind stumpfer als bei der Typusunterart, selten mit schmaler Spitze. Der Pappus ist bis 2.5 mm lang, relativ gleichmässig lang gezähnt. Die Griffelschenkel werden bis zu 0.5 mm lang. From: Grau, HRJ. 1973. Revision der gattung Felicia (Asteraceae). Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 195-705. [All rights reserved]

Distribution

Die ssp. longifolia erstreckt sich von der Kaphalbinsel nach Osten bis nach Riversdale. From: Grau, HRJ. 1973. Revision der gattung Felicia (Asteraceae). Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 195-705. [All rights reserved]

The ssp. longifolia extends from the Cape Peninsula eastwards to Riversdale. [Translated with Google Gemini 1.5 (21/01/2025)] From: Grau, HRJ. 1973. Revision der gattung Felicia (Asteraceae). Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 9: 195-705. [All rights reserved]

Altitude

10 to 700 m

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Residence status

Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature

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Names and Sources

Accepted name
Felicia tenella (L.) Nees subsp. longifolia (DC.) Grau
Synonym(s)

Aster tenellus L. var. longifolius (DC.) Harv.


Felicia tenella (L.) Nees var. longifolia DC.


Kaulfussia ciliata Spreng.


Classification

KINGDOM Plantae

SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae

PHYLUM Anthophyta

ORDER Asterales

FAMILY Asteraceae

SUBFAMILY Asteroideae

TRIBE Astereae

GENUS Felicia

SPECIES tenella

SUBSPECIES longifolia

26 results for Felicia tenella (L.) Nees subsp. longifolia (DC.) Grau

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Barcode: PRE0172887-0 Collector(s) & number: Moss, 7243 | 1923-1-15

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; MUIZENBERG; VLEI NR. MUIZENBERG

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Barcode: PRE0172890-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4367 | 1962-11-19

South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN DIST.; RED HILL

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Barcode: PRE0172893-0 Collector(s) & number: Wilman, AM, 885 | 1949-9-10

South Africa, Western Cape, PIQUETBERG; SAUER; FEW MI. W. OF SAUER

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Barcode: PRE0172885-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23183 | 1962-12-18

South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP DIST.; DE DAM

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Barcode: PRE0172884-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, PRE 29425 | 1927-10-30

South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN; RED HILL ABOVE SIMONSTOWN

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Barcode: PRE0172886-0 Collector(s) & number: Acocks, JPH, 23065 | 1962-11-16

South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE; ALBERTINIA; 4.3 MI. W. OF ALBERTINIA TURNING

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Barcode: PRE0172883-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, EE, 18973 | 1951-10-13

South Africa, Western Cape, BREDASDORP DIST.; BRANDFONTEIN; ALONG COAST

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Barcode: PRE0172881-0 Collector(s) & number: Zeyher, CLP, 788 | 1830-10-

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE DIV.; CAPE FLATS; DOORNHOOGTE

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Barcode: PRE0172892-0 Collector(s) & number: Smuts, JC, PRE 42423 | 1927-10-15

South Africa, Western Cape, CAPE FLATS; TYGERBERG STA.; NR. TYGERBERG STA.

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Barcode: PRE0172889-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 6076 | 1964-11-23

South Africa, Western Cape, SIMONSTOWN DIST.; RED HILL; ON PLATEAU

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Barcode: PRE0172882-0 Collector(s) & number: Schlechter, FRR, 8976 | 1896-9-12

South Africa, Western Cape, CERES; CERES ROAD

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Barcode: NBG0024519-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 17575 | 1945-11-14

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Klaasjagersberg.

General notes: Damp ground. Pale mauve flowers. Cited.

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Barcode: NBG0024502-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 13037 | 1942-2-21

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Bonteberg.

General notes: White ray, yellow disc. Cited.

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Barcode: NBG0024518-0 Collector(s) & number: Middlemost, AJM, NBG 2155/37 | 1938-12-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Paarl Dist. Klapmuts.

General notes: Perennial with white flowers. Cited.

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Barcode: NBG0024522-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 20087 | 1947-10-4

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch Dist. Kraaifontein.

General notes: Flower white. Cited.

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Barcode: NBG0024520-0 Collector(s) & number: Parker, RN, 3648 | 1942-2-2

South Africa, Western Cape, Stellenbosch Dist. Strand.

General notes: In small patches on sand dunes. Flowers mauve. Cited.

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Barcode: NBG0024829-0 Collector(s) & number: Bond, P, 1541 | 1942-12-5

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Flats.

General notes: Pale blue rays, disc yellow.

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Barcode: NBG0024807-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 6079 | 1936-1-26

South Africa, Western Cape, Caledon Dist. Pringle Bay.

General notes: Flowers pale blue. Ray florets have pappus.

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Barcode: NBG0024844-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 23168 | 1951-12-7

South Africa, Western Cape, Riversdale Dist. Between Albertinia and Riversdale.

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Barcode: NBG0034349-0 Collector(s) & number: Compton, RH, 24445 | 1953-10-25

South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Peninsula. Olifants Bos.

General notes: Pale blue. Cited.

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Barcode: NBG0087862-0 Collector(s) & number: Mathews, M, 25 | 1968-11-28

South Africa, Western Cape, Wynberg Dist. Cape Flats. Isoetes Vlei.

General notes: Rays blue, disc yellow. Leaves ciliate. Annual.

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Barcode: NBG0213561-0 Collector(s) & number: Euston-Brown, DIW, 3/3 | 2006-10-18

South Africa, Western Cape, Kleiheuwel Farm. On banks of sloot where vlei drains to the Heuningnes Rivier. 34°39'S: 20°4'E.

General notes: Fynbos biome. Vegetation type: Renosterveld. Gulley. Moist/damp, loam and clay soil. Shale. Full sun. No slope. Grazed. Herb. Erect herb. Rays blue, disk yellow. Flowers: present. Fruit: absent. Localised in damp spots, along the edge of the eroding donga. Plant height: 0.3 m.

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Barcode: NBG0223257-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 4367 | 1962-11-19

South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown. Red Hill.

General notes: Alt. 750-800 ft. T.M.S. Plateau with Mountain fynbos vegetation mainly burnt Jan 1959. Pine Flats: deep level sandy or rocky plateau.

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Barcode: NBG0223260-0 Collector(s) & number: Burgers, CJ, 2071 | 1974-7-29

South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop Potberg. Near Dronkvlei houses.

General notes: Alt. 15 m. Flats. Loamy soils over limestone. Perennial shrublets less than 20 cm high. Flowers bright blue. Frequent.

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Barcode: PRE0894593-0 Collector(s) & number: Boucher, C, 7494 | 2007-11-16

South Africa, Western Cape, Simonstown, Cape Flats, Faure. Vergenoegd Farm Extension Portion 653-15. Flats along right side of NW farm entrance road. Sample 6.

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Date: 5/9/2014 12:00:00 AM

Western Cape, South Africa

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1973

PERIODICAL/JOURNAL

Revision der gattung Felicia (Asteraceae) Grau, HRJ

Mitteilungen (aus) der Botanischen Staatssammlung München 9: 195-705

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