Actephila latifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
590007
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 89 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000589339
Common Names
- Latifolia Actephila
- Broad-Leaved Actephila
- Broad-Leaved False Senna
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila latifolia (also called Broad-Leaf Actephila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is usually found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Ayurvedic medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Actephila latifolia are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila latifolia is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 5 feet in height. It prefers full sun and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Actephila latifolia
Actephila latifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Actephila latifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila latifolia?
Actephila latifolia
What is the common name of Actephila latifolia?
Broad-leaved Actephila
What is the natural range of Actephila latifolia?
India, Sri Lanka
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-2704: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.