Aegiphila anomala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pittier
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. xii. 181 (1909).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796971
Common Names
- Aegiphila Anomala
- Anomala Aegiphila
- Anomala's Aegiphila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila anomala (also called 'Mountain Mint' and 'Mountain Balm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila anomala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can be used as a hedge or border plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aegiphila anomala are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, green and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila anomala is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -7°C. It can be pruned to shape and will flower in late spring and summer.
Where to Find Aegiphila anomala
Aegiphila anomala is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests and woodlands.
Aegiphila anomala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila anomala?
Aegiphila anomala
What type of plant is Aegiphila anomala?
It is a shrub
Where is Aegiphila anomala found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Aegiphila genus
Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa, Aegiphila buchtienii, Aegiphila capitata, Aegiphila casseliiformis, Aegiphila catatumbensis, Aegiphila caucensis, Aegiphila caymanensis, Aegiphila cephalophora, Aegiphila chrysantha, Aegiphila conturbata, Aegiphila cordata, Aegiphila cordifolia, Aegiphila coriacea, Aegiphila costaricensis, Aegiphila cuatrecasasii, Aegiphila cuneata, Aegiphila dentata, Aegiphila deppeana, Aegiphila duckei, Aegiphila elata, Aegiphila elegans, Aegiphila elongata, Aegiphila exiguiflora, Aegiphila falcata, Aegiphila farinosa, Aegiphila fasciculata, Aegiphila fendleri, Aegiphila ferruginea, Aegiphila filipes, Aegiphila floribunda, Aegiphila fluminensis, Aegiphila foetida, Aegiphila froesii, Aegiphila glabrata, Aegiphila glomerata, Aegiphila gloriosa, Aegiphila goeldiana, Aegiphila goudotiana, Aegiphila grandis, Aegiphila graveolens,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3355: Based on the initial data import
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.