Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
alifanus
ID:
1081223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walter

Source:
tro

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Fl. Carol. : 130 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080561



Common Names

  • Rhexia alifanus
  • Alifanus Rhexia
  • Rhexia


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Description

Rhexia alifanus (also called Alifanus Rhexia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of up to 20 cm. The leaves are lanceolate and have a smooth texture. The flowers are white and have five petals. It grows in moist and shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rhexia alifanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhexia alifanus is a small, white, four-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhexia alifanus is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Rhexia alifanus

Rhexia alifanus is native to the Caribbean and is found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Species in the Rhexia genus

Rhexia alifanus, Rhexia aristosa, Rhexia cubensis, Rhexia lutea, Rhexia mariana, Rhexia nashii, Rhexia nuttallii, Rhexia parviflora, Rhexia petiolata, Rhexia salicifolia, Rhexia virginica, Rhexia interior, Rhexia oxypetala, Rhexia hirsuta, Rhexia hospita, Rhexia hygrophila, Rhexia imbricata, Rhexia isophylla, Rhexia itambana, Rhexia jungermannioides, Rhexia ventricosa, Rhexia limosa, Rhexia linearifolia, Rhexia ludoviciana, Rhexia lychnitis, Rhexia macrochiton, Rhexia martiusiana, Rhexia moricandiana, Rhexia obtusa, Rhexia obvallata, Rhexia paniculata, Rhexia parnassifolia, Rhexia pentanthera, Rhexia polygonoides, Rhexia pratensis, Rhexia pulcherrima, Rhexia pungens, Rhexia quadrangularis, Rhexia quadrivalvis, Rhexia cognata, Rhexia linearifolia, Rhexia cinerea, Rhexia acerosa, Rhexia alba, Rhexia oleifolia, Rhexia alpestris, Rhexia alternans, Rhexia anomala, Rhexia arcuata, Rhexia aurea,

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

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