Status:
valid
Authors:
Prain
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 115 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566281
Common Names
- Acrymia ajugiflora
- Ajugiflora Acrymia
- Ajugiflora's Acrymia
Description
Acrymia ajugiflora (also called 'Ajugiflora', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It has thin, green stems and small, white flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as in the understory of tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Acrymia ajugiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acrymia ajugiflora is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Acrymia ajugiflora is a small herbaceous perennial that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The rhizomes should be divided in the spring or fall and planted in moist, well-drained soil. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a seed tray filled with moist, well-drained soil. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Acrymia ajugiflora
Acrymia ajugiflora can be found in the Brazilian states of Bahia, Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Rio de Janeiro.
Acrymia ajugiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Acrymia ajugiflora?
Acrymia ajugiflora
What is the common name of Acrymia ajugiflora?
Ajugiflora
What is the habitat of Acrymia ajugiflora?
Grassland, heaths, and scrub
Species in the Acrymia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,