Emilia vanmeelii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vanmeelii
ID:
62029
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lawalrée
Source:
gcc
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 19: 225 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000061358
Common Names
- Van Meel's Daisy
- Van Meel's Daisy Bush
- Vanmeelii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Emilia vanmeelii (also called Van Meel's emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South America. It typically grows in moist, open areas and can reach heights of up to 1 m. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white or pinkish-purple.
Uses & Benefits
Emilia vanmeelii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Emilia vanmeelii is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center and yellow petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a yellow center.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Emilia vanmeelii is a perennial plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring and division should be done in the spring.
Where to Find Emilia vanmeelii
Emilia vanmeelii is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in dry and rocky areas.
Emilia vanmeelii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emilia vanmeelii?
Emilia vanmeelii
What type of plant is Emilia vanmeelii?
It is an annual flowering plant
Where does Emilia vanmeelii grow?
It is native to South Africa, but is grown in many tropical and subtropical regions around the world
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-18381: Based on the initial data import
André Lawalrée (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lawalrée' in the authors string.