Actephila saccata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
saccata
ID:
1335341
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welzen & Heijkoop
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Thai Forest Bull., Bot. 44(2): 101. 2016 [29 Nov 2016] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347795
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila saccata (also called 'saccate actephila', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is usually found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila saccata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila saccata has yellow flowers with small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila saccata is a small evergreen shrub. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Actephila saccata
Actephila saccata is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Actephila saccata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila saccata?
Actephila saccata
What is the common name of Actephila saccata?
Sac-shaped actephila
What is the natural habitat of Actephila saccata?
Actephila saccata is found in tropical forests of Thailand.
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
P.C.van Welzen (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welzen' in the authors string.
Marcel Heijkoop: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heijkoop' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160212-1: Based on the initial data import