Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenera
ID:
2714

Status:
valid

Authors:
(O.Hoffm.) C.Jeffrey

Source:
gcc

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 917 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002043

Common Names

  • Tender Emilia
  • Emilia
  • Tender Daisy

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Synonyms

  • Senecio tener O.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Emilia tenera (also called Emilia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Emilia tenera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Emilia tenera is a white, star-shaped floret, with a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown achene, with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Emilia tenera is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Deadheading the flowers will help to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Emilia tenera

Emilia tenera is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Emilia tenera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Emilia tenera?

Emilia tenera

What is the common name of Emilia tenera?

Tender ragwort

What is the natural habitat of Emilia tenera?

Grasslands, meadows, and pastures

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-101967: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.
Charles Jeffrey (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Jeffrey' in the authors string.