Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bella
ID:
805829

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 65 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805163

Common Names

  • Actephila bella
  • Beautiful Actephila
  • Beautiful Plant

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Description

Actephila bella (also called 'Beautiful Actephila', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a bell-shape and it grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in grassland, scrubland, and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Actephila bella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful yellow flower and is often used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actephila bella has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actephila bella can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for best results.

Where to Find Actephila bella

Actephila bella can be found in India.

Actephila bella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actephila bella?

Actephila bella

What is the common name of Actephila bella?

Bella Actephila

What is the natural habitat of Actephila bella?

Tropical forests in Africa

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-343464: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.