Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pungens
ID:
71075

Status:
valid

Authors:
L'Hér.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Sert. Angl. : 14 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070404



Common Names

  • Relhania pungens
  • Pungent Relhania
  • Relhania


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Description

Relhania pungens (also called Sharp Relhania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils and in crevices of limestone cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Relhania pungens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Relhania pungens sub. pungens
Relhania pungens sub. trinervis (Thunb.) K.Bremer
Relhania pungens sub. angustifolia (DC.) K.Bremer

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Relhania pungens flower 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 with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Relhania pungens is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Relhania pungens

Relhania pungens can be found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Relhania pungens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Relhania pungens?

Relhania pungens

What is the family of Relhania pungens?

Asteraceae

Where is Relhania pungens found?

Southwestern United States

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,