Actephila mooreana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mooreana
ID:
599423
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 6: 330 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000598755
Common Names
- Actephila mooreana
- Moore's Actephila
- Moore's Sandmat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila mooreana (also called Moore's Actephila, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to India. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in sunny, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila mooreana is a flowering plant that is often grown for its ornamental value in gardens. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and butterflies. It is also drought-tolerant and can be used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila mooreana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila mooreana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to India. It is usually propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Actephila mooreana
Actephila mooreana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky areas, dry meadows, and open woodlands.
Actephila mooreana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila mooreana?
Actephila mooreana
What is the natural habitat of Actephila mooreana?
Dry grasslands, stony slopes, and rocky outcrops
What is the flowering period of Actephila mooreana?
April to June
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
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:338022-1: Based on the initial data import