Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 375 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092303
Common Names
- Round-Leaved Relhania
- Round-Leaved Relhania Plant
- Round-Leaved Relhania Flower
Description
Relhania rotundifolia (also called Round-leaved Relhania, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a woody base and a single stem that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Relhania rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Relhania rotundifolia has small, white, star-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are covered in short hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Relhania rotundifolia is a hardy, evergreen shrub that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Relhania rotundifolia
Relhania rotundifolia is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Relhania rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Relhania rotundifolia?
Relhania rotundifolia
What is the family of Relhania rotundifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the habitat of Relhania rotundifolia?
Grasslands and scrublands
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,