Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
periculosus
ID:
520292

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henwood

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Telopea 8: 456 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519624

Common Names

  • Actinotus periculosus
  • Dangerous Flannel Flower
  • Dangerous Cotton-bush

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Description

Actinotus periculosus (also called 'Dangerous Flannel Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It has white flowers with a yellow center and grows in open forests, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Actinotus periculosus has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and dysentery. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinotus periculosus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinotus periculosus 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 periculosus

Actinotus periculosus is native to Australia and is found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Tasmania.

Actinotus periculosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinotus periculosus?

Actinotus periculosus

What is the natural habitat of Actinotus periculosus?

Actinotus periculosus is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia.

What are the medicinal uses of Actinotus periculosus?

Actinotus periculosus has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621060: Based on the initial data import
Murray J. Henwood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henwood' in the authors string.