Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
1241533

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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Description

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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Cultivation and Propagation

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.