Actephila daii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
daii
ID:
574268
Status:
valid
Authors:
Yhin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
J. Biol. (Vietnam) 9: 39 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000573600
Common Names
- Actephila Daii
- Daii Actephila
- Daii-Flowered Actephila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila daii (also called Daii Actephila, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and is characterized by its ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist habitats, such as wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila daii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actephila daii is yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila daii is a shrubby perennial native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, Actephila daii requires moderate water and can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F.
Where to Find Actephila daii
Actephila daii can be found in India, primarily in the Western Ghats.
Actephila daii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila daii?
Actephila daii
What type of plant is Actephila daii?
Herb
Where is Actephila daii found?
Central and South America
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-2685: Based on the initial data import