Actephila longipedicellata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipedicellata
ID:
591839
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Merr.) Croizat
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 29 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000591171
Common Names
- Long-pediceled Actephila
- Long-pediceled Actephila
- Long-pediceled Actephila
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- Cleistanthus longipedicellatus Merr. [unknown]
Description
Actephila longipedicellata (also called Long-stalked Actephila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is native to the Himalayas and western China. It is found in montane forests and scrublands at elevations of 2000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila longipedicellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila longipedicellata has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Actephila longipedicellata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, actively growing plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Actephila longipedicellata
Actephila longipedicellata is found in India.
Actephila longipedicellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila longipedicellata?
Actephila longipedicellata
What is the common name of Actephila longipedicellata?
Long-pedicled actephila
What is the natural habitat of Actephila longipedicellata?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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-2706: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.