Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
concepcionis
ID:
682094

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

Searching for Actinostemon concepcionis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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.

Searching for Actinostemon concepcionis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2803: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.