Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
wyliei
ID:
519821

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sprague) Wiens

Source:
cmp

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 423 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519153



Common Names

  • Wyliei Actinanthella
  • Wyliei Orchid
  • Wyliei Bulbophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Loranthus wyliei Sprague [unknown]
  • Tapinanthus wyliei (Sprague) Danser [unknown]

Description

Actinanthella wyliei (also called Wylie's Actinanthella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It grows in moist, shady, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Actinanthella wyliei is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It produces small, white flowers in the spring and has a spreading habit. The foliage is dark green and provides a nice contrast to other plants in the landscape.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinanthella wyliei has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinanthella wyliei is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting medium. Layering is done by bending a branch to the ground and covering it with soil. Once the branch has rooted, it can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Actinanthella wyliei

Actinanthella wyliei can be found in the forests of Central and South America.

Actinanthella wyliei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinanthella wyliei?

Actinanthella wyliei

What is the common name of Actinanthella wyliei?

Wylie's Actinanthella

What is the natural habitat of Actinanthella wyliei?

Mesic to wet meadows and marshes

Species in the Actinanthella genus

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620603: Based on the initial data import
Thomas Archibald Sprague (1877-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sprague' in the authors string.
Delbert Wiens (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiens' in the authors string.