Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
800608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 171 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799942

Common Names

  • Aegiphila chrysantha
  • Golden-Flowered Aegiphila
  • Golden-Flowered Chrysantha

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Description

Aegiphila chrysantha (also called golden-flowered aegiphila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with long, arching branches and small, yellow-green flowers. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and can be found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila chrysantha has been used for its medicinal properties and as a food source. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Aegiphila chrysantha has small, yellow-green flowers that are produced in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are dark green and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila chrysantha is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 10 feet. It is native to India and is hardy in USDA zones 10-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and allowed to dry before planting in well-draining soil.

Where to Find Aegiphila chrysantha

Aegiphila chrysantha is native to the Caribbean region.

Aegiphila chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila chrysantha?

Aegiphila chrysantha

What is the family of Aegiphila chrysantha?

Lamiaceae

What is the common name of Aegiphila chrysantha?

Golden-flowered Aegiphila

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