Actinotus suffocata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rodway
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Pap. & Proc. Roy. Soc. Tasmania 1893, 180 (1894).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519627
Common Names
- Actinotus suffocata
- Suffocating Flannel Flower
- Suffocating Cotton-bush
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- Hemiphues bellidioides suffocata (Hook.f.) Hook.f. [unknown]
- Hemiphues suffocata Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Actinotus suffocata (also called 'Smothering 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 suffocata 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 suffocata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actinotus suffocata 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 suffocata
Actinotus suffocata is native to Australia and is found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.
Actinotus suffocata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinotus suffocata?
Actinotus suffocata
What is the common name of Actinotus suffocata?
Suffocating Flannel Flower
Where is Actinotus suffocata native to?
Australia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621063: Based on the initial data import
Leonard Rodway (1853-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodway' in the authors string.