Status:
valid
Authors:
(Klatt) R.M.King & H.Rob.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 20: 213 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009870
Common Names
- Polyanthina Nemorosa
- Nemorosa Polyanthina
- Nemorosa
Synonyms
- Eupatorium pteropodum Hieron. [unknown]
- Eupatorium nemorosum Klatt [unknown]
- Eupatorium melarhabdotrichum Gilli [unknown]
- Eupatorium rusbyi Britton [unknown]
- Baccharis oppositifolia Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Polyanthina nemorosa (also called Forest Polyanthina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Polyanthina nemorosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Polyanthina nemorosa has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyanthina nemorosa is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or from seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Polyanthina nemorosa
Polyanthina nemorosa can be found in Africa, including parts of Ethiopia, Sudan, and Somalia.
Polyanthina nemorosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyanthina nemorosa?
Polyanthina nemorosa
Where does Polyanthina nemorosa grow?
Polyanthina nemorosa is native to the Mediterranean region.
What is the common name of Polyanthina nemorosa?
Polyanthina nemorosa is commonly known as 'everlasting'.
Species in the Polyanthina genus
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,