Actephila albidula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albidula
ID:
569883
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 566 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569215
Common Names
- Albidula Actephila
- Actephila Albidula
- Albidula
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Actephila albidula (also called White Actephila, among many other common names) is a shrub species of the Actephila genus that is native to Australia. It has small, white flowers and is found in heathlands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila albidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It has a sweet, floral scent and is known for its bright, white flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actephila albidula is a four-petalled, pink in colour, with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a reddish-brown stem.
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Actephila albidula is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m (7 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in late spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Actephila albidula
Actephila albidula is found in India, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
Actephila albidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila albidula?
Actephila albidula
What is the common name of Actephila albidula?
Albidula Actephila
What is the family of Actephila albidula?
Rubiaceae
Species in the Actephila genus
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri,
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2680: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.