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Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC.
| Family Name: | Asteraceae (Compositae) |
| Synonyms: | Emilia flammea, Cacalia sonchifolia |
| Common Name: | Katumbi Jantan, Cupid's Shaving Brush, Emilia, Lilac Tasselflower, Red Tassel Flower, Purple Sow Thistle, Flora's Paintbrush |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
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| Maximum Height | 0.6 m to 0.8 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Eastern & Southern Asia & Western Pacific |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Opposite leaves have an irregular shape that varies from linear to lanceolate to triangular. Leaves are typically sessile with a toothed leaf margin and irregular lobes. |
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| Flowers | Compound flowers are composed of purple disc florets. The pappus of the floret matures to form white, downy hairs. |
| Fruit | Dry, 1-seeded fruits are known as achenes. Tiny fruits are cylindrical and have 5 ribs (3 mm long). A cluster of soft white hairs on one end of each achene is known as the pappus. |
| Habitat | Often found along roads and in open spaces. Considered a weed. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb or Spice) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Others
| Master ID | 691 |
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| Species ID | 1986 |
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