Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 361 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142530
Common Names
- Peddiea polyantha
- Many-Flowered Peddiea
- Many-Flowered Starwort
Description
Peddiea polyantha (also called 'Many-flowered Peddiea', among many other common names) is a small, perennial, herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a short, woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Peddiea polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peddiea polyantha is a white star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Peddiea polyantha is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Peddiea polyantha
Peddiea polyantha is native to Japan.
Species in the Peddiea genus
Peddiea africana,
Peddiea fischeri,
Peddiea involucrata,
Peddiea polyantha,
Peddiea subcordata,
Peddiea montana,
Peddiea puberula,
Peddiea lanceolata,
Peddiea rapaneoides,
Peddiea parviflora,
Peddiea orophila,
Peddiea kivuensis,
Peddiea kaniamensis,
Peddiea arborescens,
Peddiea thulinii,
Peddiea thomensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,