Actephila macrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
592855
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 72: 459 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592187
Common Names
- Actephila Macrantha
- Macrantha Actephila
- Actephila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila macrantha (also called Large-Flowered Actephila, among many other common names) is a shrub native to California, growing in chaparral and woodlands. It has small, glossy green leaves and white flowers that bloom in the spring.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila macrantha is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes, as well as for erosion control. It is also used as a food source and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila macrantha has small white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila macrantha is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-draining soils. Propagation can be done through seeds, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Actephila macrantha
Actephila macrantha can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Actephila macrantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila macrantha?
Actephila macrantha
Where is Actephila macrantha found?
Actephila macrantha is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Actephila macrantha?
Actephila macrantha is a small, evergreen tree or shrub.
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-2707: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.