Actephila platysepala - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
platysepala
ID:
605432
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 567 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000604764
Common Names
- Actephila platysepala
- Platysepala Actephila
- Platysepala Actephila Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila platysepala (also called 'Broad-Sepal Actephila', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a small, woody shrub with long, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in rainforest understories.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila platysepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila platysepala has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila platysepala is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or mounted on a piece of wood or bark. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not waterlogged. It can be propagated by division or by seed.
Where to Find Actephila platysepala
Actephila platysepala can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Actephila platysepala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila platysepala?
Actephila platysepala
What is the common name of Actephila platysepala?
Platysepalous Actephila
How large can Actephila platysepala grow?
Actephila platysepala can grow up to 2 feet in height.
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-2721: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.