Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
actinophylla
ID:
952478

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. [Engler & Prantl] iv. 2. (1895) 138.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951816

Common Names

  • Actinophylla Orchid
  • Alstonia Orchid
  • Ray-Leaved Alstonia Orchid

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Description

Alstonia actinophylla (also called 'Australian Devil Tree', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Australia. It has long, thin leaves and produces white flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is found in Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia.

Uses & Benefits

Alstonia actinophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Alstonia actinophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Alstonia actinophylla is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid that can be cultivated in a well-drained potting mix. Propagation is done by dividing the offsets or by seed. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Alstonia actinophylla

Alstonia actinophylla can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Alstonia genus

Alstonia vietnamensis, Alstonia actinophylla, Alstonia angustifolia, Alstonia angustiloba, Alstonia annamensis, Alstonia balansae, Alstonia beatricis, Alstonia boonei, Alstonia boulindaensis, Alstonia breviloba, Alstonia congensis, Alstonia constricta, Alstonia coriacea, Alstonia costata, Alstonia curtisii, Alstonia deplanchei, Alstonia guangxiensis, Alstonia iwahigensis, Alstonia lanceolata, Alstonia lanceolifera, Alstonia legouixiae, Alstonia lenormandii, Alstonia longifolia, Alstonia macrophylla, Alstonia mairei, Alstonia muelleriana, Alstonia neriifolia, Alstonia odontophora, Alstonia parkinsonii, Alstonia parvifolia, Alstonia penangiana, Alstonia pneumatophora, Alstonia quaternata, Alstonia rostrata, Alstonia rubiginosa, Alstonia rupestris, Alstonia sebusi, Alstonia spatulata, Alstonia spectabilis, Alstonia sphaerocapitata, Alstonia venenata, Alstonia vieillardii, Alstonia yunnanensis, Alstonia scholaris,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-6995: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.