Aegiphila buchtienii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 116 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000798991
Common Names
- Aegiphila Buchtienii
- Buchtienii Aegiphila
- Buchtien's Aegiphila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila buchtienii (also called Buchtien's Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to South America. It is a shrub, growing up to 2 m tall, with opposite, entire leaves and white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila buchtienii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aegiphila buchtienii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a bright green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila buchtienii is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and poor soils.
Where to Find Aegiphila buchtienii
Aegiphila buchtienii can be found in Bolivia, Peru, and Ecuador.
Aegiphila buchtienii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila buchtienii?
Aegiphila buchtienii
Where is Aegiphila buchtienii found?
Aegiphila buchtienii is found in the Caribbean region of Central America.
What type of plant is Aegiphila buchtienii?
Aegiphila buchtienii is a shrub or small tree.
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-3374: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.