Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gibbonsii
ID:
520276

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


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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.

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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 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,

References