Actephila petiolaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petiolaris
ID:
603624
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 89 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000602956
Common Names
- Actephila Petiolaris
- Petiolate Actephila
- Petiolate Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila petiolaris (also called 'Petiolar Actephila', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas of the forest, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila petiolaris is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Actephila petiolaris sub. petiolarisActephila petiolaris sub. jagonis P.I.Forst.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Actephila petiolaris is white or yellowish-white, with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, dark brown, and flattened. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila petiolaris is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is typically grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings, but seeds can also be used. The shrub should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Actephila petiolaris
Actephila petiolaris can be found in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Thailand.
Actephila petiolaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila petiolaris?
Actephila petiolaris
What is the common name of Actephila petiolaris?
Petiole Actephila
Where is Actephila petiolaris found?
Actephila petiolaris is found in the Philippines
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-2719: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.