Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
emilioides
ID:
46022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sch.Bip.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 918 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045351



Common Names

  • Emilioides
  • Emilia
  • Emilia Emilioides


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Synonyms

  • Senecio emilioides Sch.Bip. [unknown]

Description

Emilia emilioides (also called Emilio's emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia emilioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Emilia emilioides is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia emilioides is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated from seed sown in spring or autumn. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until they germinate. It can also be propagated from division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Emilia emilioides

Emilia emilioides is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Emilia emilioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia emilioides?

Emilia emilioides

What type of plant is Emilia emilioides?

Herb

What is the common name of Emilia emilioides?

Emilia Daisy

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-143861: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.