Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
94334

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 915 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093663



Common Names

  • Long-stalked Emilia
  • Emilia Daisy
  • Emilia


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Description

Emilia longipes (also called Long-stalked Emilia, Long-stalked Daisy, and Emilia sonchifolia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads with yellow ray florets. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia longipes is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and sore throat. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emilia longipes has small, white flowers that are clustered in a head-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia longipes is an annual herb that grows in dry, sunny areas. It can be propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Emilia longipes

Emilia longipes is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry scrublands of the northern states.

Emilia longipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia longipes?

Emilia longipes

What is the common name of Emilia longipes?

Long-stalked Emilia

What is the habitat of Emilia longipes?

Emilia longipes is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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-4988: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.