Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 23 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519608
Common Names
- Actinotus gibbonsii
- Gibbons' Flannel Flower
- Gibbons' Cotton-bush
Synonyms
- Actinotus gibbonsii baeuerlenii Maiden & Betche [unknown]
Description
Actinotus gibbonsii (also called Gibbons' Flannel-flower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a tufted habit and a creeping rhizome. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Actinotus gibbonsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinotus gibbonsii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinotus gibbonsii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Actinotus gibbonsii
Actinotus gibbonsii is native to Australia, and can be found in subtropical and tropical forests.
Actinotus gibbonsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinotus gibbonsii?
Actinotus gibbonsii
What is the natural habitat of Actinotus gibbonsii?
Actinotus gibbonsii is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia.
What are the medicinal uses of Actinotus gibbonsii?
Actinotus gibbonsii has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Species in the Actinotus genus
Actinotus bellidioides,
Actinotus forsythii,
Actinotus gibbonsii,
Actinotus glomeratus,
Actinotus helianthi,
Actinotus humilis,
Actinotus laxus,
Actinotus leucocephalus,
Actinotus minor,
Actinotus moorei,
Actinotus novae-zealandiae,
Actinotus omnifertilis,
Actinotus paddisonii,
Actinotus periculosus,
Actinotus rhomboideus,
Actinotus schwarzii,
Actinotus suffocata,
Actinotus superbus,
Actinotus whicheranus,
Actinotus repens,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,