Actephila merrilliana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merrilliana
ID:
597926
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chun
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 3: 26 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000597258
Common Names
- Merrill's Actephila
- Actephila merrilliana
- Merrilliana Actephila
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- Actephila inopinata Croizat [unknown]
Description
Actephila merrilliana (also called Merrill's actephila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae, native to the Philippines. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m tall, with glossy, ovate leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila merrilliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. Its leaves can be used to make tea and its fruits are edible. It is also used to make fences and windbreaks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actephila merrilliana is yellow, with a diameter of 4 cm. Its seeds are oval and black, with a diameter of 2 mm. Its seedlings are green and have a height of 6 cm.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila merrilliana is a tropical shrub that is native to the Caribbean. It grows up to 3 feet tall and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and allowed to dry before planting.
Where to Find Actephila merrilliana
Actephila merrilliana can be found in the Philippines, on the islands of Luzon and Mindanao.
Actephila merrilliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila merrilliana?
Actephila merrilliana
What is the common name of Actephila merrilliana?
Merrill's Actephila
What is the natural habitat of Actephila merrilliana?
It is native to South America
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-2712: Based on the initial data import
Woon Young Chun (1890-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chun' in the authors string.