Felicia gunillae explained

Felicia gunillae is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae that is endemic to Namibia.

Distribution and habitat

F. gunillae is known only from two subpopulations growing on the west facing slope of Brandberg Mountain, below the summit at above sea level.[1]

Description

F. gunillae is a subshrub growing to tall. The stems are glandular and covered with coarse bristles. The leaves are spathulate to oblanceolate, measuring by with 5-7 large teeth along the edges. The leaves are arranged alternately and have large bristles underneath. The flowers are usually solitary, with strap-like ray florets that may be white, blue, or violet in colour.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Loots . Sonja . 2005 . Red Data Book of Namibian Plants . Southern African Botanical Diversity Network report . 38 . . 34-35 . 1-919976-16-7 . 61730546 . ResearchGate.