Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lyrata
ID:
34624

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cass.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 47(1): 97 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033953

Common Names

  • Lyrate Emilia
  • Emilia
  • Emilia

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Description

Emilia lyrata (also called 'lyreleaf emilia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves with lyrate lobes, and produces yellow flowers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia lyrata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and headache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Emilia lyrata is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a dark center. The seed is a small, brown achene. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia lyrata is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, and divisions should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Emilia lyrata

Emilia lyrata is found in the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and South Africa.

Emilia lyrata FAQ

What type of plant is Emilia lyrata?

Emilia lyrata is an annual herb.

Where does Emilia lyrata grow?

Emilia lyrata grows in dry, sandy soils in the Mediterranean region.

What is the scientific name for Emilia lyrata?

The scientific name for Emilia lyrata is Emilia lyrata.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-132821: Based on the initial data import
Henri Cassini (1781-1832): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cass.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.