Actinostemon guyanensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guyanensis
ID:
721401
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax
Source:
wcs
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, V: 80 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000720734
Common Names
- Guyana Actinostemon
- Guyana Waxflower
- Actinostemon Guyanensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actinostemon guyanensis (also called Guyana Star-flower, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has large, star-shaped flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady places, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Actinostemon guyanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree in tropical climates.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actinostemon guyanensis is small and inconspicuous, with white petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small and round, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actinostemon guyanensis can be propagated by division of the rhizomes in spring or autumn. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers moist, shady soils and partial sun.
Where to Find Actinostemon guyanensis
Actinostemon guyanensis can be found in South America, primarily in Guyana and Suriname.
Actinostemon guyanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinostemon guyanensis?
Actinostemon guyanensis
What is the common name of Actinostemon guyanensis?
Guyanese Actinostemon
What is the habitat of Actinostemon guyanensis?
Actinostemon guyanensis is found in moist, shady, and rocky habitats
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-2847: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.