Actephila sessilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifolia
ID:
609536
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 90 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000608868
Common Names
- Sessilifolia Actephila
- Actephila sessilifolia
- Sessilifolia Actephila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Actephila sessilifolia (also called Actephila de Sessilifolia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and can be found in rainforests, wetlands, and other tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila sessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila sessilifolia has white flowers, small seeds, and seedlings that are initially small and spindly.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Actephila sessilifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Actephila sessilifolia
Actephila sessilifolia can be found in dry, rocky soils in the western United States, from California to Arizona.
Actephila sessilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Actephila sessilifolia?
Actephila sessilifolia
What is the common name of Actephila sessilifolia?
Sessile-leaved Actephila
What is the natural habitat of Actephila sessilifolia?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woods
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-2725: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.