Emilia sonchifolia

Tassel Flower, Lilac tassel flower, Cupid’s shaving brush
Varieties

Message of the Flower

Prudence

The Mother’s Comment

Very useful for weakness since weakness needs prudence; strength does not need it.

Colour

Scarlet

Family

Asteraceae (Compositae)

Cultivars

There may not be widely recognized cultivars due to its nature as a wildflower and medicinal plant.

Flower Size

Small, often in clusters

Flower Texture

Soft

Number of Petals

Composed of multiple small florets

Floral Symmetry

Radial

Fragrance of Flower

Not specifically noted

Leaf Texture

Slightly succulent in some conditions

Leaf Arrangement

Alternate

Leaf Color

Green, sometimes with purple tinges

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Herbaceous plant

Life Cycle

Annual

Blooming Period

Varies with climate, often after rains in tropical regions

Climate

Tropical to subtropical

Water Requirements

Moderate

Soil Type

Adaptable, prefers well-draining

Temperature Ranges

Warm, tropical to subtropical

Sun or Shade

Full sun to partial shade

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Resistant but can be affected by common pests and diseases

Pollinators

Bees and butterflies

Habitat

Grows from sea level to 1000 meters in varied conditions including tropics, grasslands, waste areas, roadsides, and partially shaded areas.

Role in the Ecosystem

Pioneer species, soil erosion control

Ornamental

Grown for its attractive flowers

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily medicinal and ornamental

Endangered Status

Not endangered; considered weedy in some regions