Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
92600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Less.) K.Bremer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 129(2): 108 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091929

Common Names

  • Rosenia Humilis
  • Humile Rosenia
  • Humilis Rosenia

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Synonyms

  • Nestlera rigida DC. [unknown]
  • Rosenia nestleroides Compton [unknown]
  • Polychaetia relhanioides Less. [unknown]
  • Nestlera incana Dinter ex Merxm. [unknown]
  • Nestlera rosenioides Hutch. ex Compton [unknown]
  • Relhania linifolia Willd. ex Less. [unknown]
  • Nestlera minuta DC. [unknown]
  • Nestlera dinteri Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]
  • Pteronia minuta L.f. [unknown]
  • Nestlera conferta DC. [unknown]
  • Nestlera muriculata DC. [unknown]
  • Nestlera humilis Less. [unknown]
  • Relhania dichotoma Willd. ex Less. [unknown]

Description

Rosenia humilis (also called 'Rosenia', 'Rosenia humilis', 'Rosenia humilis var. humilis', 'Rosenia humilis var. nana', 'Rosenia nana', 'Rosenia pinnata', 'Rosenia pinnata var. humilis', 'Rosenia pinnata var. nana' among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a low-growing, mat-forming, evergreen perennial with small, linear, grey-green leaves and solitary, yellow daisy-like flowers in summer.

Uses & Benefits

Rosenia humilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye for fabrics and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rosenia humilis is a white to pale pink, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rosenia humilis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Rosenia humilis

Rosenia humilis is found in the Mediterranean region.

Rosenia humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rosenia humilis?

Rosenia humilis

What are the common names of Rosenia humilis?

Humble Rosenia

Where is Rosenia humilis native to?

South Africa

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-48187: Based on the initial data import
Christian Friedrich Lessing (1809-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Less.' in the authors string.
Kåre Bremer (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Bremer' in the authors string.