Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juncea
ID:
34621

Status:
valid

Authors:
Robyns

Source:
gcc

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 17: 104 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033950



Common Names

  • Rushy Emilia
  • Emilia
  • Emilia


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Description

Emilia juncea (also called slender emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands. Its leaves are oblong-lanceolate, and its flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia juncea is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy yellow flowers. It is also used as a source of food for livestock, and its wood is used for fuel.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Emilia juncea var. iringensis C.Jeffrey

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Emilia juncea is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, brown achene. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia juncea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and divisions should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Emilia juncea

Emilia juncea is found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and South Africa.

Emilia juncea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia juncea?

Emilia juncea

What is the common name of Emilia juncea?

Rush Emilia

What type of plant is Emilia juncea?

Emilia juncea is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae

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,