Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
concolor
ID:
683022

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 1193 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682355



Common Names

  • Concolor Actinostemon
  • Actinostemon Concolor
  • Concolor Actinostemon Bush


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Synonyms

  • Stillingia concolor (Spreng.) Baill. [unknown]
  • Gussonia australis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Actinostemon acuminatus Baill. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon angustifolius Klotzsch ex Regel [unknown]
  • Actinostemon australis Pax [unknown]
  • Actinostemon cantagallensis Glaz. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor acuminatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor acutissimus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor angustifolius (Klotzsch ex Regel) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor bicolor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor ellipticus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor gardneri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor grandifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor intermedius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor latifolius (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor longifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor microphyllus (Müll.Arg.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor mucronatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor obovatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor riedelii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor sellowii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor sessilifolius (Klotzsch) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor variifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon grandifolius Baill. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon marginatus Klotzsch ex Baill. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon multiflorus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon oligandrus Baill. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus acutissimus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus angustatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus angustifolius (Klotzsch ex Regel) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus biattenuatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus ellipticus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus gardneri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus grandifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus intermedius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus latifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus longifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus microphyllus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus minor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus mucronatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus obovatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus platyphyllos Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus sellowii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus variifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon sessilifolius Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Actinostemon tortuosus Glaz. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor microphyllus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor platyphyllus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon multiflorus leptostachys Chodat [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus bicolor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus concolor Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus cuspidatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Dactylostemon oligandrus parvifolia Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Dactylostemon australis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Dactylostemon oligandrus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Excoecaria concolor Spreng. [unknown]
  • Gussonia concolor Spreng. [unknown]
  • Gymnanthes concolor (Spreng.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus gardneri Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Dactylostemon oligandrus parvifolius Chodat & Hassl. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus microphyllus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus biattenuatus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon polymorphus angustifolius Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Actinostemon concolor genuinus Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Actinostemon concolor (also called Yellow-flowered Actinostemon, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands and rocky areas. It is a perennial herb with a single stem and grows to a height of about 10 cm. The leaves are linear and the flowers are yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Actinostemon concolor is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a cut flower and in dried flower arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinostemon concolor has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinostemon concolor is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is best planted in spring or autumn, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It is hardy to temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Actinostemon concolor

Actinostemon concolor is native to the western United States and northern Mexico.

Actinostemon concolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinostemon concolor?

Actinostemon concolor

What is the common name of Actinostemon concolor?

Unicolor Actinostemon

What is the natural habitat of Actinostemon concolor?

Grassy meadows and pastures

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2804: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.