Status:
valid
Authors:
Magee
Source:
ksu
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 515 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000748450
Common Names
- Refracta Annesorhiza
- Refracta False Asphodel
- Refracta Asphodel
Description
Annesorhiza refracta (also called Refract Annesorhiza, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to North America. It grows in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes and ridges.
Uses & Benefits
Annesorhiza refracta is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas and as a dietary supplement.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Annesorhiza refracta is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have three leaflets.
Cultivation and Propagation
Annesorhiza refracta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with a few roots and some leaves. The sections should be replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Annesorhiza refracta
Annesorhiza refracta can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal.
Annesorhiza refracta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Annesorhiza refracta?
Annesorhiza refracta
What is the common name of Annesorhiza refracta?
Refract Annesorhiza
What is the natural habitat of Annesorhiza refracta?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Annesorhiza genus
Annesorhiza altiscapa,
Annesorhiza burtii,
Annesorhiza fibrosa,
Annesorhiza filicaulis,
Annesorhiza flagellifolia,
Annesorhiza grandiflora,
Annesorhiza lateriflora,
Annesorhiza latifolia,
Annesorhiza macrocarpa,
Annesorhiza nuda,
Annesorhiza schlechteri,
Annesorhiza thunbergii,
Annesorhiza wilmsii,
Annesorhiza calcicola,
Annesorhiza triternata,
Annesorhiza refracta,
Annesorhiza elsiae,
Annesorhiza bracteosa,
Annesorhiza articulata,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,
References
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.