Status:
valid
Authors:
Keighery
Source:
cmp
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 13: 23 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519614
Common Names
- Actinotus laxus
- Slender Flannel Flower
- Slender Cotton-bush
Description
Actinotus laxus (also called Loose 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 laxus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinotus laxus 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 laxus is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Actinotus laxus
Actinotus laxus is native to Australia and is found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.
Actinotus laxus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinotus laxus?
Actinotus laxus
What is the natural habitat of Actinotus laxus?
Actinotus laxus is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia.
What are the medicinal uses of Actinotus laxus?
Actinotus laxus 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,