Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1867
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 3: 369 (1867)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519606
Common Names
- Actinotus bellidioides
- Flannel Flower
- Australian Flannel Flower
Synonyms
- Hemiphues affinis Hook.f. [unknown]
- Hemiphues bellidioides Hook.f. [unknown]
- Hemiphues bellidioides affinis (Hook.f.) Hook.f. [unknown]
- Hemiphues bellidioides tridentata (Hook.f.) Hook.f. [unknown]
- Hemiphues tridentata Hook.f. [unknown]
Description
Actinotus bellidioides (also called Daisy-leaved Flannel-flower, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a tufted habit and a creeping rhizome. It is native to Australia, and is found in dry grassland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Actinotus bellidioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinotus bellidioides has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinotus bellidioides can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Actinotus bellidioides
Actinotus bellidioides is native to Australia, and can be found in subtropical and tropical forests.
Actinotus bellidioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinotus bellidioides?
Actinotus bellidioides
What is the natural habitat of Actinotus bellidioides?
Actinotus bellidioides is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia.
What are the medicinal uses of Actinotus bellidioides?
Actinotus bellidioides has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Species in the Actinotus genus
Actinotus bellidioides,
Actinotus forsythii,
Actinotus gibbonsii,
Actinotus glomeratus,
Actinotus helianthi,
Actinotus humilis,
Actinotus laxus,
Actinotus leucocephalus,
Actinotus minor,
Actinotus moorei,
Actinotus novae-zealandiae,
Actinotus omnifertilis,
Actinotus paddisonii,
Actinotus periculosus,
Actinotus rhomboideus,
Actinotus schwarzii,
Actinotus suffocata,
Actinotus superbus,
Actinotus whicheranus,
Actinotus repens,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,