Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serratifolia
ID:
94726

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.M.Badillo

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Ernstia 30: 2 (1985).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000094055



Common Names

  • Serratifolia
  • Imeria
  • Serrated Imeria


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Description

Imeria serratifolia (also called 'Serrated Imeria', among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters tall. Its leaves are serrated and its flowers are white and tubular. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Imeria serratifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a cut flower, and for medicinal purposes. It has been used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Imeria serratifolia has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of opposite, oblong-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Imeria serratifolia is a hardy annual that can be grown from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or by taking stem cuttings in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Imeria serratifolia

Imeria serratifolia is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Imeria serratifolia FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Imeria serratifolia?

Imeria serratifolia prefers full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil.

What kind of soil is best for Imeria serratifolia?

Imeria serratifolia prefers moist, well-drained soil.

What is the best time to plant Imeria serratifolia?

It is best to plant Imeria serratifolia in the spring or fall.

Species in the Imeria 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-50261: Based on the initial data import
Víctor Manuel Badillo (1920-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.M.Badillo' in the authors string.