Status:
valid
Authors:
Petrie
Source:
cmp
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 13: 324 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519620
Common Names
- Actinotus novae-zealandiae
- New Zealand Flannel Flower
- New Zealand Cotton-bush
Synonyms
- Hemiphues novae-zelandiae Petrie [unknown]
- Hemiphues suffocata novae-zelandiae (Petrie) Allan [unknown]
Description
Actinotus novae-zealandiae (also called 'Flannel Flower', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. It has white flowers with a yellow center and grows in open forests, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Actinotus novae-zealandiae 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 novae-zealandiae 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actinotus novae-zealandiae 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 novae-zealandiae
Actinotus novae-zealandiae is native to New Zealand.
Actinotus novae-zealandiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actinotus novae-zealandiae?
Actinotus novae-zealandiae
What is the natural habitat of Actinotus novae-zealandiae?
Actinotus novae-zealandiae is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia.
What are the medicinal uses of Actinotus novae-zealandiae?
Actinotus novae-zealandiae has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Species in the Actinotus genus
Actinotus bellidioides,
Actinotus forsythii,
Actinotus gibbonsii,
Actinotus glomeratus,
Actinotus helianthi,
Actinotus humilis,
Actinotus laxus,
Actinotus leucocephalus,
Actinotus minor,
Actinotus moorei,
Actinotus novae-zealandiae,
Actinotus omnifertilis,
Actinotus paddisonii,
Actinotus periculosus,
Actinotus rhomboideus,
Actinotus schwarzii,
Actinotus suffocata,
Actinotus superbus,
Actinotus whicheranus,
Actinotus repens,
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,