Status:
valid
Authors:
P.I.Forst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 68 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805165
Common Names
- Actephila flavescens
- Yellowish Actephila
- Yellowish Plant
Description
Actephila flavescens (also called 'Yellow Actephila', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, yellow 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 flavescens 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 flavescens has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Actephila flavescens 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 flavescens
Actephila flavescens can be found in India.
Actephila flavescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila flavescens?
Actephila flavescens
What is the common name of Actephila flavescens?
Yellow Actephila
What is the natural habitat of Actephila flavescens?
Tropical forests in South East Asia
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,