Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
oldfieldiana
ID:
119209

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.S.Short

Source:
gcc

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 6(1-2): 20 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000118538



Common Names

  • Actinobole oldfieldiana
  • Actinobole
  • Oldfieldiana


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Description

Actinobole oldfieldiana (also called 'Oldfield's Actinobole', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and it typically grows in moist, shady areas. It has a twining stem and ovate to lance-shaped leaves. The flower heads are white and have both disc and ray florets.

Uses & Benefits

Actinobole oldfieldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help reduce stress and improve overall health.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinobole oldfieldiana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinobole oldfieldiana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Actinobole oldfieldiana

Actinobole oldfieldiana is native to India and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Actinobole oldfieldiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinobole oldfieldiana?

Actinobole oldfieldiana

What is the common name of Actinobole oldfieldiana?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Actinobole oldfieldiana?

Dry forests of Mexico

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-79861: Based on the initial data import
Philip Sydney Short (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.S.Short' in the authors string.