Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
libeniana
ID:
31494

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Pol. Bot. Stud. 1: 101. 1991 [1990 publ. 1991]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030823

Common Names

  • Liben's Emilia
  • Liben's Daisy
  • Liben's Aster

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Description

Emilia libeniana (also called 'Rattlesnake weed' and 'Rattlesnake daisy', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has yellow flowers and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia libeniana is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emilia libeniana has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, upright stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia libeniana is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to South America. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Emilia libeniana

Emilia libeniana can be found in the dry grasslands of the Middle East, from Turkey to Iran.

Emilia libeniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia libeniana?

Emilia libeniana

What type of plant is Emilia libeniana?

It is an annual herb

Where is Emilia libeniana found?

It is found in South America

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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