Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paddisonii
ID:
520290

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.T.Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 30: 225 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519622



Common Names

  • Actinotus paddisonii
  • Paddison's Flannel Flower
  • Paddison's Cotton-bush


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Description

Actinotus paddisonii (also called 'Paddison's Flannel Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has white flowers with a yellow center and grows in open forests, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Actinotus paddisonii has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinotus paddisonii 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 paddisonii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Actinotus paddisonii

Actinotus paddisonii is native to Australia and is found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

Actinotus paddisonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinotus paddisonii?

Actinotus paddisonii

What is the natural habitat of Actinotus paddisonii?

Actinotus paddisonii is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia.

What are the medicinal uses of Actinotus paddisonii?

Actinotus paddisonii 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