Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schinzii
ID:
1409464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) Cron

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 159(3): 202. 2014 [14 Feb 2014] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421929



Common Names

  • Emilia schinzii
  • Schinz's Emilia
  • Schinz's Daisy


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Description

Emilia schinzii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem which bears the flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats including grasslands, savannas and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia schinzii is used as an ornamental plant and for soil stabilization.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Emilia schinzii is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia schinzii is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Emilia schinzii

Emilia schinzii can be found in South Africa.

Emilia schinzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia schinzii?

Emilia schinzii

What is the common name of Emilia schinzii?

Schinzii

What is the natural habitat of Emilia schinzii?

It is found in moist, shady forests of the Atlantic Forest in southeastern Brazil

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

Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Glynis V. Cron (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cron' in the authors string.