Actephila pierrei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pierrei
ID:
604486
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 567 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000603818
Common Names
- Pierrei Actephila
- Actephila pierrei
- Pierrei Actephila Plant
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Actephila pierrei (also called 'Pierre's Actephila', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Nicaragua and is found in montane forests and rocky outcrops. It has an upright growth habit and its leaves are lanceolate and have a waxy texture. Its flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila pierrei is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila pierrei has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Actephila pierrei is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Actephila pierrei
Actephila pierrei is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Actephila pierrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila pierrei?
Actephila pierrei
What type of plant is Actephila pierrei?
A flowering plant
What is the natural habitat of Actephila pierrei?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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-2720: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.