Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
aristosa
ID:
1081224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Britton

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 17(1): 14, t. 99 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001080562

Common Names

  • Rhexia aristosa
  • Aristose Rhexia
  • Rhexia

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Description

Rhexia aristosa (also called Aristate Rhexia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the southeastern United States. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, pink flowers with four petals. It grows in moist woods and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Rhexia aristosa is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used as a ground cover or in a container.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhexia aristosa 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 aristosa 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 aristosa

Rhexia aristosa 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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