Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crepidioides
ID:
94707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Garab.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1924: 141 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094036



Common Names

  • Crepidioides
  • Emilia Daisy
  • Silver Daisy


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Description

Emilia crepidioides (also called 'Crepidioides Emilia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are white and daisy-like. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia crepidioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emilia crepidioides has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia crepidioides is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by taking stem cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Emilia crepidioides

Emilia crepidioides is native to South America. It can be found in open, sunny areas, such as roadsides and fields.

Emilia crepidioides FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Emilia crepidioides?

Emilia crepidioides prefers full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

What kind of soil is best for Emilia crepidioides?

Emilia crepidioides prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best time to plant Emilia crepidioides?

It is best to plant Emilia crepidioides in the spring or fall.

Species in the Emilia genus

Emilia petitiana, Emilia tenera, Emilia transvaalensis, Emilia everettii, Emilia leucantha, Emilia somalensis, Emilia schmitzii, Emilia helianthella, Emilia longifolia, Emilia micrura, Emilia kivuensis, Emilia arvensis, Emilia bampsiana, Emilia leptocephala, Emilia cenioides, Emilia violacea, Emilia capillaris, Emilia subscaposa, Emilia duvigneaudii, Emilia sonchifolia, Emilia marlothiana, Emilia pseudactis, Emilia limosa, Emilia cryptantha, Emilia protracta, Emilia coccinea, Emilia serpentina, Emilia exserta, Emilia gossweileri, Emilia speeseae, Emilia rehmanniana, Emilia kasaiensis, Emilia libeniana, Emilia juncea, Emilia lyrata, Emilia simulans, Emilia baberka, Emilia hiernii, Emilia moutsamboteana, Emilia tenuipes, Emilia khaopawtaensis, Emilia tenuis, Emilia pumila, Emilia adamagibaensis, Emilia ukambensis, Emilia serrata, Emilia baldwinii, Emilia abyssinica, Emilia decaryi, Emilia alstonii,

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-50241: Based on the initial data import
Star Garabedjan (1895-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garab.' in the authors string.