Actinostemon echinatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinatus
ID:
706497
Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 32: 107 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705830
Common Names
- Echinatus Actinostemon
- Echinatus Star-of-Bethlehem
- Echinatus Sleepy-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actinostemon echinatus (also called Spiny-headed Actinostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It grows in open woodlands and grasslands. It has small yellow flowers and long, thin, pointed leaves. The plant has a distinctively shaped seed pod that is covered in soft hairs and has a spiny shape.
Uses & Benefits
Actinostemon echinatus is used in the garden as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover or in a rock garden. It has attractive foliage and flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinostemon echinatus has yellow flowers with five petals and a long, curved style. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two cotyledons and the first true leaves are linear.
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Actinostemon echinatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Actinostemon echinatus
Actinostemon echinatus can be found in Australia, in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia.
Actinostemon echinatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinostemon echinatus?
Actinostemon echinatus
What type of plant is Actinostemon echinatus?
A flowering plant
Where is Actinostemon echinatus found?
It is found in Australia
Species in the Actinostemon genus
Actinostemon amazonicus, Actinostemon brachypodus, Actinostemon caribaeus, Actinostemon concepcionis, Actinostemon concolor, Actinostemon desertorum, Actinostemon echinatus, Actinostemon glaziovii, Actinostemon guyanensis, Actinostemon imbricatus, Actinostemon klotzschii, Actinostemon lagoensis, Actinostemon lasiocarpus, Actinostemon leptopus, Actinostemon macrocarpus, Actinostemon mandiocanus, Actinostemon schomburgkii, Actinostemon sparsifolius, Actinostemon verticillatus, Actinostemon roseliae,
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-2829: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.