Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petitiana
ID:
970

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lisowski

Source:
gcc

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Pol. Bot. Stud. 1: 112. 1991 [1990 publ. 1991]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000299

Common Names

  • Emilia petitiana
  • Petit's Emilia
  • Petit's Daisy

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Description

Emilia petitiana (also called Petite's Emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy and rocky soils, and is found in coastal areas, dunes, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia petitiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Emilia petitiana has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia petitiana is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Division should be done in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Emilia petitiana

Emilia petitiana is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is commonly found in moist, shady areas.

Emilia petitiana FAQ

What are the common names of Emilia petitiana?

Emilia petitiana is commonly known as the Petit's Emilia.

What type of plant is Emilia petitiana?

Emilia petitiana is a species of plant in the Asteraceae family.

Where is Emilia petitiana found?

Emilia petitiana is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

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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