Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
emilioides
ID:
134395

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43(2): 266 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000133724



Common Names

  • Emilioides Bothriocline
  • Silver Daisy
  • Silver Aster


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Description

Bothriocline emilioides (also called Emilio's Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has a woody stem and its leaves are covered in white hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Bothriocline emilioides is used as an ornamental plant, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bothriocline emilioides is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened disc with a white tuft at the top. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bothriocline emilioides is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. When propagating from division, the plant should be divided in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Bothriocline emilioides

Bothriocline emilioides can be found in the western United States, particularly in California, Arizona, and Nevada.

Bothriocline emilioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bothriocline emilioides?

Bothriocline emilioides

What is the common name of Bothriocline emilioides?

Emilio's Bothriocline

What is the natural habitat of Bothriocline emilioides?

It is found in the Mediterranean region

Species in the Bothriocline genus

Bothriocline imatongensis, Bothriocline muschleriana, Bothriocline bampsii, Bothriocline kungwensis, Bothriocline cuneifolia, Bothriocline upembensis, Bothriocline malaissei, Bothriocline hoyoensis, Bothriocline grandicapitulata, Bothriocline leonardiana, Bothriocline schimperi, Bothriocline quercifolia, Bothriocline hispida, Bothriocline huillensis, Bothriocline monocephala, Bothriocline pectinata, Bothriocline glomerata, Bothriocline aggregata, Bothriocline concinna, Bothriocline moramballae, Bothriocline monticola, Bothriocline carrissoi, Bothriocline amplifolia, Bothriocline laxa, Bothriocline steetziana, Bothriocline atroviolacea, Bothriocline nyungwensis, Bothriocline grindeliifolia, Bothriocline microcephala, Bothriocline inyangana, Bothriocline attenuata, Bothriocline sengensis, Bothriocline trifoliata, Bothriocline katangensis, Bothriocline wittei, Bothriocline ugandensis, Bothriocline glabrescens, Bothriocline pauwelsii, Bothriocline auriculata, Bothriocline shagayuensis, Bothriocline nyiruensis, Bothriocline kundelungensis, Bothriocline fusca, Bothriocline mbalensis, Bothriocline angolensis, Bothriocline madagascariensis, Bothriocline marungensis, Bothriocline subcordata, Bothriocline congesta, Bothriocline ruwenzoriensis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-94524: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.