Actephila subsessilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsessilis
ID:
611631
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 71: 569 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000610963
Common Names
- Actephila subsessilis
- Subsessile Actephila
- Subsessile Star-of-Bethlehem
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- Actephila excelsa acuminata Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Actephila subsessilis (also called Subsessile Actephila, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a clumping habit and produces fragrant white flowers in the summer. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in tropical forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Actephila subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Actephila subsessilis has small, yellow flowers with purple spots. The seeds are small, dark brown and round in shape. The seedlings are short and have small, round leaves.
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Actephila subsessilis is a perennial herb that grows in wet meadows, swamps, and other moist areas. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. Sow the seeds in a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Divide the clumps in the spring or autumn. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-draining soil in a sunny spot.
Where to Find Actephila subsessilis
Actephila subsessilis is native to India.
Actephila subsessilis FAQ
What type of soil is best for Actephila subsessilis?
Actephila subsessilis prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral pH.
How much sun does Actephila subsessilis need?
Actephila subsessilis prefers full sun or partial shade.
How often should Actephila subsessilis be watered?
Actephila subsessilis should be watered regularly, especially during dry spells.
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-2727: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.