Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retrofracta
ID:
122045

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) H.Rob.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49(1): 6 (1981), as 'retofrac (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000121374



Common Names

  • Retrofract Iphiona
  • Iphiona Retrofracta
  • Retrofract Iphiona


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Synonyms

  • Iphiona acuminata (DC.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex B.D.Jacks. [unknown]
  • Iphiona polygalifolia Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Fresenia foliosa Klatt ex Schinz [unknown]
  • Pegolettia acuminata DC. [unknown]
  • Fresenia foliosa Klatt [unknown]
  • Pegolettia retrofracta (Thunb.) Kies [unknown]
  • Eupatorium retrofractum Thunb. [unknown]
  • Pegolettia polygalifolia Less. [unknown]
  • Iphiona retrofracta (Thunb.) Druce [deprecated]
  • Iphiona acuminata Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Iphiona retrofracta (also called Retrofract Iphiona, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Europe and grows in meadows, pastures and other grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Iphiona retrofracta is used as a decorative plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Iphiona retrofracta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Iphiona retrofracta is a perennial herb native to Europe. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. The flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.

Where to Find Iphiona retrofracta

Iphiona retrofracta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Iphiona retrofracta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Iphiona retrofracta?

Iphiona retrofracta

What is the common name of Iphiona retrofracta?

Retrofract iphiona

What is the growth habit of Iphiona retrofracta?

It is an evergreen shrub with small, leathery leaves and small yellow flowers

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

Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908991-1: Based on the initial data import