Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alstonii
ID:
45119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fosberg

Source:
gcc

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. 10(1): 66 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000044448

Common Names

  • Emilia alstonii
  • Alstonii Emilia
  • Alstonii Emilia

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Description

Emilia alstonii (also called Alston's Emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia alstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emilia alstonii has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia alstonii is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall and planted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Emilia alstonii

Emilia alstonii is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Emilia alstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia alstonii?

Emilia alstonii

What is the common name of Emilia alstonii?

Alston's Emilia

What is the habitat of Emilia alstonii?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrub in southern Europe.

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,

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