Actephila mearsii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mearsii
ID:
595873
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 50: 85 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000595205
Common Names
- Mear's Actephila
- Mear's Fiddlewood
- Mear's Fiddle-wood
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila mearsii (also called Mears' Actephila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests. It has long, slender leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila mearsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila mearsii has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila mearsii is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to Southeast Asia. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and will tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall.
Where to Find Actephila mearsii
Actephila mearsii can be found in the Caucasus region.
Actephila mearsii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila mearsii?
Actephila mearsii
What is the common name of Actephila mearsii?
Actephila mearsii
What type of plant is Actephila mearsii?
Herb
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-2710: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.