Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Pol. Bot. Stud. 1: 79. 1991 [1990 publ. 1991]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038036
Common Names
- Moutsambote Daisy
- Moutsambote's Daisy
- Moutsambote's Fleabane
Description
Emilia moutsamboteana (also called 'Moutsambote Emilia' and 'Moutsambote Daisy', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It has a woody stem and grows up to two feet high. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and clustered. It grows in sandy soils, usually in open woods or along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Emilia moutsamboteana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Emilia moutsamboteana has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two sets of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emilia moutsamboteana is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring in a warm, bright spot. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Emilia moutsamboteana
Emilia moutsamboteana is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, and Zambia.
Emilia moutsamboteana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emilia moutsamboteana?
Emilia moutsamboteana
What is the common name of Emilia moutsamboteana?
Moutsambote Emilia
What type of plant is Emilia moutsamboteana?
Perennial herb
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,