Actephila foetida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
586258
Status:
valid
Authors:
Domin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 22(89): 315 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000585590
Common Names
- Foetida Actephila
- Actephila foetida
- Actephila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila foetida (also called 'Stinking Actephila', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and grows to a height of 1-2 m. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in open woodlands, scrubland, and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila foetida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in air plant displays and terrariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila foetida has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila foetida is a small, evergreen shrub native to India and Southeast Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a well-draining soil mix. It can be propagated by cuttings, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Actephila foetida
Actephila foetida can be found in tropical regions of India, Myanmar, and Thailand.
Actephila foetida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila foetida?
Actephila foetida
What is the size of Actephila foetida?
Actephila foetida typically grows up to 4-6 inches in height.
What is the natural habitat of Actephila foetida?
Actephila foetida is native to Mexico, Central America, 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-2698: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.