Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parnassiifolia
ID:
61598

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlvii. 284 (1925), in obs.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000060927



Common Names

  • Parnassiifolia
  • Emilia Parnassiifolia
  • Parnassia-Leaved Emilia


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Synonyms

  • Senecio parnassiifolius De Wild. & Muschl. [unknown]

Description

Emilia parnassiifolia (also called Parnassia-Leaf Emilia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and open woodlands. It has a basal rosette of leaves and white flower heads.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia parnassiifolia is a medicinal plant that is used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emilia parnassiifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, round, and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are light green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia parnassiifolia is a perennial herbaceous species that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts of sand and peat. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a bright, but not direct, light until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Emilia parnassiifolia

Emilia parnassiifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.

Emilia parnassiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia parnassiifolia?

Emilia parnassiifolia

What is the family of Emilia parnassiifolia?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Emilia parnassiifolia?

Parnassia-leaved emilia

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