Status:
valid
Authors:
L'Hér.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1789
Citation Micro:
Sert. Angl. : 24 (1789)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000124866
Common Names
- Relhania
- Calycina
- Five-petal Relhania
Description
Relhania calycina (also called Relhania, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Europe. It has yellow flowers and grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Relhania calycina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Relhania calycina sub. apiculata (DC.) K.Bremer
Relhania calycina sub. calycina
Relhania calycina sub. lanceolata K.Bremer
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Relhania calycina is a white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Relhania calycina is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a seed tray filled with a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a pot filled with a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Relhania calycina
Relhania calycina can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Relhania calycina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Relhania calycina?
Relhania calycina
What is the common name of Relhania calycina?
Cup-shaped Relhania
What is the habitat of Relhania calycina?
Open woods, meadows, and roadsides
Species in the Relhania genus
Relhania tricephala,
Relhania fruticosa,
Relhania acerosa,
Relhania spathulifolia,
Relhania dieterlenii,
Relhania relhanioides,
Relhania pungens,
Relhania rotundifolia,
Relhania garnotii,
Relhania calycina,
Relhania decussata,
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,