Actinotus helianthi [Flannel Flower]

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Oldfield, D. 2020. Actinotus helianthi Labill. (Apiaceae) Flannel Flower. Flowers photographed in visible and ultraviolet light. https://www.ultravioletphotography.com/content/index.php/topic/3622-actinotus-helianthi-flannel-flower/

 

Maldon, Victoria, Australia

19 November 2019

Australian Native Wildflower as Garden Specimen

 

Synonym

Eriocalia major Sm.

 

Comments:

Actinotus helianthi is a common species native to the bushland around Sydney. The genus consists of about 17 species endemic to Australia with one which extends to New Zealand. The common name refers to the flannel-like bracts.

 

Visible Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Metz 15 MS-1 flash, 1/200 s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV/IR Cut Filter.

Image Reference: DO66439

 

Ultraviolet Light: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens, Nissin Di866 Mark II flash, 1/200s @ f/16 ISO 200, Baader UV-Pass Filter.

Image Reference: DO66443

 

Ultraviolet Induced Visible Fluorescence: Nikon D750 Full Spectrum Modification, Nikon Rayfact PF10545 MF-UV 105 mm f/4.5 lens with Baader UV/IR Cut Filter, Nichia NCSU033A UV-LED with Baader UV-Pass Filter, 10.0 s @ f/16 ISO 1600.

Image Reference: DO66444

 

References:

 

Labillardière, J.J.H. de (1805) Novae Hollandiae Plantarum Specimen 1(9-10)

 

Elliott, W.R. and Jones, D.L. Encyclopaedia of Australian Plants suitable for cultivation, Lothian 1982, Volume 2, p. 149.

 

Published 2 January 2020