Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Schizaeales
Species:
digitata
ID:
1247402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall.

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Numer. List : n.° 1 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001246740

Common Names

  • Actinostachys digitata
  • Actinostachys
  • Digitata

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Description

Actinostachys digitata (also called Digitate Actinostachys, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Malvaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. Its leaves are ovate in shape, and its flowers are pink.

Uses & Benefits

Actinostachys digitata is a medicinal plant used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinostachys digitata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinostachys digitata is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in summer.

Where to Find Actinostachys digitata

Actinostachys digitata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Actinostachys digitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinostachys digitata?

Actinostachys digitata

What type of plant is Actinostachys digitata?

Fern

What is the natural habitat of Actinostachys digitata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the world

Species in the Schizaeaceae family

Actinostachys balansae, Actinostachys confusa, Actinostachys inopinata, Actinostachys melanesica, Actinostachys oligostachys, Actinostachys plana, Actinostachys spirophylla, Actinostachys tenuis, Actinostachys wagneri, Actinostachys pennula, Actinostachys macrofunda, Actinostachys subtrijuga, Actinostachys digitata, Actinostachys intermedia, Actinostachys laevigata, Schizaea australis, Schizaea bifida, Schizaea diversispora, Schizaea malaccana, Schizaea montis-petrae, Schizaea pacificans, Schizaea pectinata, Schizaea dichotoma, Schizaea poeppigiana, Schizaea pusilla, Schizaea tenella, Schizaea fistulosa, Schizaea elegans, Schizaea incurvata, Schizaea pseudodichotoma, Schizaea rhacoindusiata, Schizaea fluminensis, Schizaea sprucei, Schizaea stricta, Schizaea orbicularis, Schizaea rupestris,