Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
15194

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 40: 30 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014523

Common Names

  • Relhania fruticosa
  • Shrubby Relhania
  • Relhania Bush

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Synonyms

  • Leysera ericoides P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Relhania paleacea L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Relhania santolinoides L'Hér. [unknown]
  • Eclopes paleacea Lam. [unknown]
  • Anthemis fruticosa L. [unknown]
  • Relhania ericoides Cass. [unknown]
  • Leysera paleacea L. [unknown]

Description

Relhania fruticosa (also called Shrubby Relhania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are ovate and alternate. It grows in moist meadows, along roadsides, and in other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Relhania fruticosa is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Relhania fruticosa has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Relhania fruticosa is a perennial that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in spring or summer.

Where to Find Relhania fruticosa

Relhania fruticosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, sunny areas.

Relhania fruticosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Relhania fruticosa?

Relhania fruticosa

What type of plant is Relhania fruticosa?

It is a shrub

What is the habitat of Relhania fruticosa?

It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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-114050: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.