Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch.) C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 918 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000035143
Common Names
- Emilia baberka
- Baber's Emilia
- Baber's Daisy
Synonyms
- Senecio baberka Hutch. [unknown]
Description
Emilia baberka (also called Baberka Emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a yellow flower head. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Emilia baberka is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Emilia baberka has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emilia baberka is a low-growing, sprawling perennial that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Emilia baberka
Emilia baberka can be found in dry, open woods and prairies in the eastern United States.
Emilia baberka FAQ
What type of plant is Emilia baberka?
Emilia baberka is an annual plant.
What is the ideal temperature for Emilia baberka?
Emilia baberka prefers temperatures between 60-75°F (16-24°C).
How often should Emilia baberka be watered?
Emilia baberka should be watered every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
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,