Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maguire & Wurdack) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 32: 272 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019808
Common Names
- Memorabilis Imeria
- Memorabilis Daisy
- Memorabilis Aster
Synonyms
- Eupatorium memorabile Maguire & Wurd. [deprecated]
- Eupatorium memorabile Maguire & Wurdack [unknown]
- Imeria memorabilis memorabilis [unknown]
Description
Imeria memorabilis (also called Memorable Imeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, roadsides and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Imeria memorabilis is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and attract bees and butterflies. It is also used as a hedge or windbreak and can be pruned to shape.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Imeria memorabilis var. densesericea Pruski
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Imeria memorabilis is a small white flower with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are short and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Imeria memorabilis is a perennial that can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. The plants should be spaced about 8-10 inches apart. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Imeria memorabilis
Imeria memorabilis is found in tropical Africa, including Nigeria, Cameroon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Imeria memorabilis FAQ
What type of soil does Imeria memorabilis prefer?
Imeria memorabilis prefers well-drained soil with a neutral pH.
How much sunlight does Imeria memorabilis need?
Imeria memorabilis needs full sun to partial shade.
How often should Imeria memorabilis be watered?
Imeria memorabilis should be watered regularly during the growing season.
Species in the Imeria genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
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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,