Status:
valid
Authors:
C.Jeffrey
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41(4): 915 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039732
Common Names
- Emilia tenuis
- Slender Emilia
- Slender-Leaved Emilia
Description
Emilia tenuis (also called 'Slender Emilia', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It is a low-growing plant that typically grows to a height of about 10 cm. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Emilia tenuis is a small, flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has small, white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators. It is also used to add texture and color to landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Emilia tenuis is white in color and has a single, long stem. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emilia tenuis is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full to partial sun. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Emilia tenuis
Emilia tenuis is native to South America.
Emilia tenuis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emilia tenuis?
Emilia tenuis
What type of plant is Emilia tenuis?
Emilia tenuis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family.
Where does Emilia tenuis grow?
Emilia tenuis is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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,