Status:
valid
Authors:
Torre
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Ser. Bot. 2(2): 86. 1975
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000005393
Common Names
- Drummond's Daisy
- Drummond's Fleabane
- Drummond's Daisy Fleabane
Description
Emiliella drummondii (also called 'Drummond's Daisy', 'Drummond's Daisy' and 'Drummond's Daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has woolly, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It can reach up to 0.5 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Emiliella drummondii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Emiliella drummondii is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emiliella drummondii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall or early spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. It is important to keep the soil moist during the growing season.
Where to Find Emiliella drummondii
Emiliella drummondii is native to the western United States and Canada. It is a perennial herb that grows in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.
Emiliella drummondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emiliella drummondii?
Emiliella drummondii
What is the common name of Emiliella drummondii?
Drummond's Daisy
What is the habitat of Emiliella drummondii?
It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and disturbed sites.
Species in the Emiliella genus
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,