Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
vernicosa
ID:
805837

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.I.Forst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 7: 91 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805171

Common Names

  • Actephila Vernicosa
  • Vernicosa Actephila
  • Actephila

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Description

Actephila vernicosa (also called 'Varnished Actephila', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to India. It has small, white flowers that are arranged in a bell-shape and it grows in rocky, sandy, and clay soils in grassland, scrubland, and forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Actephila vernicosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful white flower and is often used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actephila vernicosa has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actephila vernicosa can be propagated by seed or by division. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Actephila vernicosa

Actephila vernicosa can be found in India.

Actephila vernicosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actephila vernicosa?

Actephila vernicosa

What is the common name of Actephila vernicosa?

Vernicose Actephila

What is the natural habitat of Actephila vernicosa?

Tropical forests in South East Asia

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-343472: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.