Taxon

Actinotus helianthi 'Starbright'

 
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Actinotus helianthi 'Starbright' - Flannel Flower
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Common name: Flannel Flower
Family: Apiaceae (Carrot)
Distribution: New South Wales, Queensland
Life form: Herbaceous perennial
Comments: The species occurs from central and south-eastern Queensland to the south coast and western slopes of New South Wales. It is widespread in forests and heaths on acid sandy soils, particularly after bushfires. The apparent "flowers" are clusters of small flowers surrounded by soft flannel-like bracts. Starbright is the first cultivar to be developed and released by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney. It is a late flowering selection with an upright vase shape, suitable for gardens.

Locations

  • 1: bed 102a • Accession: A1990-0461/106 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 2: bed 102a • Accession: A1990-0461/107 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 3: bed 102a • Accession: A1990-0461/108 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 4: bed 102a • Accession: A1990-0461/109 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 5: bed 102a • Accession: A1990-0461/110 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 6: bed 102a • Accession: A1990-0461/111 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 7: bed 102a • Accession: A1990-0461/112 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 8: bed 109 • Accession: A1990-0461/53 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 9: bed 19 • Accession: A1990-0461 (3)‎ • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 10: bed 1b • Accession: A1990-0461 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 11: bed 1e • Accession: A2018-0290 • Provenance: Garden
  • 12: bed 222 • Accession: A1990-0461 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 13: bed 275 • Accession: A1990-0461/28 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 14: bed 284 • Accession: A2018-0290/2 • Provenance: Garden
  • 15: Bed 285 (bed 285) • Accession: A2018-0290 • Provenance: Garden
  • 16: bed 29 • Accession: A1990-0461/76 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 17: bed 29 • Accession: A1990-0461/105 • Origin: Australia • Provenance: Wild
  • 18: • Accession: A2018-0290 • Provenance: Garden
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