Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
1332895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keighery ex Henwood

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Telopea 15: 222 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345349

Common Names

  • Creeping Actinotus
  • Actinotus
  • Actinotus Repens

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Description

Actinotus repens (also called Creeping Flannel Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia. It is typically found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Actinotus repens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinotus repens has white flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of 0.5 mm. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and the first true leaves are oblong and have toothed margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinotus repens is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Propagation can be done by division of the root clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Actinotus repens

Actinotus repens is native to Australia and can be found in dry forests.

Actinotus repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinotus repens?

Actinotus repens

What are the common names of Actinotus repens?

Creeping flannel flower

Where is Actinotus repens native to?

Australia

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

Gregory John Keighery (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keighery' in the authors string.
Murray J. Henwood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henwood' in the authors string.