Status:
valid
Authors:
Humbert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1962
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 2, 2: 87 (1962)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000043858
Common Names
- Emilia decaryi
- Decary's Emilia
- Decary's Tasselflower
Description
Emilia decaryi (also called Decary's emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Emilia decaryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various respiratory ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Emilia decaryi has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, slender seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emilia decaryi is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Emilia decaryi
Emilia decaryi is native to Madagascar and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is also found in parts of East Africa and the Indian Ocean Islands.
Emilia decaryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emilia decaryi?
Emilia decaryi
What is the family of Emilia decaryi?
Asteraceae
What is the natural habitat of Emilia decaryi?
Dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
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,