Aegiphila arcta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 6: 93 (1971 publ. 1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000797497
Common Names
- Aegiphila Arcta
- Arcta Aegiphila
- Arcta's Aegiphila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila arcta (also called 'Arcta Mountain Mint' and 'Arcta 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 arcta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aegiphila arcta are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila arcta is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune the plant regularly to maintain its shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Aegiphila arcta
Aegiphila arcta is found in Brazil.
Aegiphila arcta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila arcta?
Aegiphila arcta
What is the growth habit of Aegiphila arcta?
Aegiphila arcta is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall.
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila arcta?
Aegiphila arcta is native to the coastal forests of South Africa.
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-3360: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.