Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
moutsamboteana
ID:
38707

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

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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.

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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,

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