Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
gcc
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 59(3-4): 474 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002581
Common Names
- Emiliella epapposa
- Epapposa Emiliella
- Epapposa Hawkweed
Description
Emiliella epapposa (also called Pappus-leaved Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and solitary flower heads with yellow disc florets and white ray florets. It grows in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Emiliella epapposa 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, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Emiliella epapposa has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Emiliella epapposa is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by sowing seeds in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the plant in the spring when it is actively growing.
Where to Find Emiliella epapposa
Emiliella epapposa is native to the Mediterranean region.
Emiliella epapposa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Emiliella epapposa?
Emiliella epapposa
What is the common name of Emiliella epapposa?
Epappose Emiliella
What is the natural habitat of Emiliella epapposa?
It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides in Europe and North Africa
Species in the Emiliella genus
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,