Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tricephala
ID:
10222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 40: 36 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000009551



Common Names

  • Three-lobed Relhania
  • Three-lobed Daisy
  • Three-lobed Fleabane


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Description

Relhania tricephala (also called Relhania, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Canary Islands and Madeira. It has small, white flowers and can reach up to 3 meters in height. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and prefers full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Relhania tricephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Relhania tricephala is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Relhania tricephala is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle.

Where to Find Relhania tricephala

Relhania tricephala can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.

Relhania tricephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Relhania tricephala?

Relhania tricephala

What is the common name of Relhania tricephala?

Three-lobed Relhania

What type of plant is Relhania tricephala?

Annual herb

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-109251: 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.