Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lejolyana
ID:
61899

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Pol. Bot. Stud. 1: 109. 1991 [1990 publ. 1991]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061228



Common Names

  • Lejoly's Emilia
  • Emilia lejolyana
  • Lejoly's Daisy


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Description

Emilia lejolyana (also called Lejoly's emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It grows up to 30 cm tall and has yellow flowers. It grows in sandy soils in grassland and scrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia lejolyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emilia lejolyana has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm and a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia lejolyana is an annual herb that grows to a height of 1m. It is native to South America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Emilia lejolyana

Emilia lejolyana is native to Madagascar.

Emilia lejolyana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia lejolyana?

Emilia lejolyana

What is the natural habitat of Emilia lejolyana?

Rocky slopes and dry grasslands

What is the flowering period of Emilia lejolyana?

June to August

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-18250: Based on the initial data import
Stanisław Lisowski (1924-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lisowski' in the authors string.