Sextonia pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 438 (1997 publ. 1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001240871
Common Names
- Sextonia pubescens
- Pubescens Sextonia
- Hairy Sextonia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sextonia pubescens (also called Sextonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has white or yellow flowers and grows in rocky soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Sextonia pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sextonia pubescens is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single leaf.
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Sextonia pubescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Sextonia pubescens
Sextonia pubescens is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Sextonia pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sextonia pubescens?
Sextonia pubescens
What is the common name of Sextonia pubescens?
Downy Sextonia
What is the natural habitat of Sextonia pubescens?
Dry grassland, scrub and rocky places
Species in the Sextonia genus
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50109319: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.