Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acerosa
ID:
22891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 40: 64 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000022220



Common Names

  • Relhania acerosa
  • Acmella decumbens
  • Layia fremontii


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Synonyms

  • Nestlera acerosa Harv. [unknown]
  • Polychaetia acerosa DC. [unknown]

Description

Relhania acerosa (also called Spiny-leaved Relhania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found growing in dry and sunny places.

Uses & Benefits

Relhania acerosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Relhania acerosa is yellow in color and has a bell-shaped shape. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Liparis exaltata is a terrestrial orchid native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a small plant with a single leaf and a single flower. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Relhania acerosa

Relhania acerosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.

Relhania acerosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Relhania acerosa?

Relhania acerosa

What is the common name of Relhania acerosa?

Acerose Relhania

What is the natural habitat of Relhania acerosa?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the Mediterranean region.

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-121482: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.