Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 6: 278 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681427
Common Names
- Actinostemon concepcionis
- Concepcion's Actinostemon
- Concepcion's Actinostemon Bush
Description
Actinostemon concepcionis (also called Concepcion's Actinostemon, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It grows in dry and sandy habitats, such as heaths, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Actinostemon concepcionis is a small flowering plant that is often used in gardens and parks as an ornamental shrub. It has attractive, fragrant white flowers and is drought tolerant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actinostemon concepcionis has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval, light green leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinostemon concepcionis is a hardy, evergreen perennial. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Actinostemon concepcionis
Actinostemon concepcionis is native to Chile.
Actinostemon concepcionis FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Actinostemon concepcionis?
Actinostemon concepcionis prefers moist, well-drained soils.
What is the ideal temperature for Actinostemon concepcionis?
Actinostemon concepcionis prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the ideal sunlight for Actinostemon concepcionis?
Actinostemon concepcionis prefers partial shade to full sun.
Species in the Actinostemon genus
Actinostemon amazonicus,
Actinostemon brachypodus,
Actinostemon caribaeus,
Actinostemon concepcionis,
Actinostemon concolor,
Actinostemon desertorum,
Actinostemon echinatus,
Actinostemon glaziovii,
Actinostemon guyanensis,
Actinostemon imbricatus,
Actinostemon klotzschii,
Actinostemon lagoensis,
Actinostemon lasiocarpus,
Actinostemon leptopus,
Actinostemon macrocarpus,
Actinostemon mandiocanus,
Actinostemon schomburgkii,
Actinostemon sparsifolius,
Actinostemon verticillatus,
Actinostemon roseliae,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,