Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 56: 225 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027328
Common Names
- Emiliella exigua
- Small Emiliella
- Small Daisy
Description
Emiliella exigua (also called Annual Fleabane, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in sunny areas, often in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Emiliella exigua is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Emiliella exigua is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 mm. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emiliella exigua is a fast-growing, annual plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be sown directly into the ground or in containers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but will flower best with regular watering. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Emiliella exigua
Emiliella exigua can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Emiliella exigua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emiliella exigua?
Emiliella exigua
What is the optimal soil type for Emiliella exigua?
Well-drained, sandy soil
What is the optimal light condition for Emiliella exigua?
Full sun
What is the optimal temperature for Emiliella exigua?
Warm to hot temperatures
What is the optimal watering schedule for Emiliella exigua?
Regular watering
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,