Actephila forsteri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forsteri
ID:
1411886
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.J.Conn
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Telopea 20: 11. 2017 [30 Jan 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424351
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila forsteri (also called 'Forster's Star-lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and star-shaped flowers. It grows in rocky, dry areas and can be found in grasslands, scrublands and forests.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila forsteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive, waxy flowers and its ability to attract pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actephila forsteri is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila forsteri is a succulent plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cut a stem from the plant and let it dry out for a few days. Once the cut end has calloused over, place the stem in a pot filled with well-draining soil. Water the soil and keep it moist until the stem has rooted. Once the stem has rooted, reduce watering and allow the soil to dry out between waterings.
Where to Find Actephila forsteri
Actephila forsteri is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo and can be found in the tropical rainforest.
Actephila forsteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila forsteri?
Actephila forsteri
What is the common name of Actephila forsteri?
Forster's Actephila
Where is Actephila forsteri native to?
South Africa
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
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77161677-1: Based on the initial data import