Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
alberti
ID:
1143180

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Pobed.

Source:
tro

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 26: 36 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142518

Common Names

  • Restella alberti
  • Albert's Restella
  • Albert's Starwort

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Description

Restella alberti (also called 'Albert's Restella', 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

Restella alberti 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

Restella alberti has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Restella alberti 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 Restella alberti

Restella alberti is native to the Himalayas.

Species in the Restella genus

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,

References

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Yevgenia Pobedimova (1898-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pobed.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:832732-1: Based on the initial data import