Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
myriocephala
ID:
62164

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 917 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061493



Common Names

  • Myriocephala Emilia
  • Emilia myriocephala
  • Emilia


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Description

Emilia myriocephala (also called Myriocap Emilia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, sandy habitats and is often found in rainforests and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia myriocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Emilia myriocephala is a small, white flower with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia myriocephala is an annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The plants will flower in the summer and the seeds can be collected for propagation in the following year.

Where to Find Emilia myriocephala

Emilia myriocephala can be found in Central and South America.

Emilia myriocephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia myriocephala?

Emilia myriocephala

What is the natural habitat of Emilia myriocephala?

It is found in moist, tropical areas in Central and South America.

What is the average height of Emilia myriocephala?

It typically grows to a height of up to 4 feet.

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-18514: Based on the initial data import
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.