Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Paul G.Wilson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 8(3) 1992
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015597
Common Names
- Polygalifolia Rhodanthe
- Rhodanthe Polygalifolia
- Polygalifolia
Description
Rhodanthe polygalifolia (also called the many-flowered sunray, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves, and yellow flower heads. It is native to Australia, and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodanthe polygalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhodanthe polygalifolia is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodanthe polygalifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Rhodanthe polygalifolia
Rhodanthe polygalifolia can be found in dry grasslands, pastures, and roadsides in Australia.
Rhodanthe polygalifolia FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Rhodanthe polygalifolia?
Rhodanthe polygalifolia is native to the western United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
What type of soil does Rhodanthe polygalifolia prefer?
Rhodanthe polygalifolia prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the growth rate of Rhodanthe polygalifolia?
Rhodanthe polygalifolia has a slow to moderate growth rate.
Species in the Rhodanthe genus
Rhodanthe pollackii,
Rhodanthe maryonii,
Rhodanthe nullarborensis,
Rhodanthe charsleyae,
Rhodanthe corymbiflora,
Rhodanthe citrina,
Rhodanthe pygmaea,
Rhodanthe microglossa,
Rhodanthe polygalifolia,
Rhodanthe fuscescens,
Rhodanthe troedelii,
Rhodanthe manglesii,
Rhodanthe sphaerocephala,
Rhodanthe floribunda,
Rhodanthe frenchii,
Rhodanthe gossypina,
Rhodanthe stricta,
Rhodanthe propinqua,
Rhodanthe polycephala,
Rhodanthe rufescens,
Rhodanthe corymbosa,
Rhodanthe humboldtiana,
Rhodanthe laevis,
Rhodanthe uniflora,
Rhodanthe spicata,
Rhodanthe cremea,
Rhodanthe sterilescens,
Rhodanthe stuartiana,
Rhodanthe forrestii,
Rhodanthe heterantha,
Rhodanthe moschata,
Rhodanthe diffusa,
Rhodanthe ascendens,
Rhodanthe psammophila,
Rhodanthe haigii,
Rhodanthe anthemoides,
Rhodanthe condensata,
Rhodanthe chlorocephala,
Rhodanthe margarethae,
Rhodanthe tietkensii,
Rhodanthe pyrethrum,
Rhodanthe battii,
Rhodanthe polyphylla,
Rhodanthe oppositifolia,
Rhodanthe moschata,
Rhodanthe collina,
Rhodanthe rubella,
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,