Status:
valid
Authors:
Cass.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2. 56: 173 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000129044
Common Names
- Polyarrhena reflexa
- Cushion Moss
- Cushion Star Moss
Description
Polyarrhena reflexa (also called Reflexed Polyarrhena, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with yellow flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Polyarrhena reflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Polyarrhena reflexa sub. reflexa
Polyarrhena reflexa sub. brachyphylla (Sond. ex Harv.) Grau
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Polyarrhena reflexa is a small, yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark-brown nutlet. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Polyarrhena reflexa is a perennial herb native to North America. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Polyarrhena reflexa
Polyarrhena reflexa is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes. It can be found in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.
Polyarrhena reflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Polyarrhena reflexa?
Polyarrhena reflexa
What type of plant is Polyarrhena reflexa?
A perennial herb
Where is Polyarrhena reflexa native to?
North America
Species in the Polyarrhena 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,