Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 915 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000006705
Common Names
- Longifolia Emilia
- Emilia Longifolia
- Longifolia Emilia
Description
Emilia longifolia (also called the Long-leaved Emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the family Asteraceae. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a solitary flower head. It is found in the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Emilia longifolia is a perennial plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover, as it is low-growing and drought-tolerant. It is also used to create a low-maintenance lawn alternative, as it requires little mowing.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Emilia longifolia has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emilia longifolia can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Emilia longifolia
Emilia longifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in dry grasslands and scrub.
Emilia longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emilia longifolia?
Emilia longifolia
What is the common name of Emilia longifolia?
Long-leaved emilia
Where does Emilia longifolia grow?
It is native to Mexico
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,