Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
801118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 4: 118 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800452

Common Names

  • Cordata Aegiphila
  • Cordata Orchid
  • Cordata Bee Orchid

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Description

Aegiphila cordata (also called 'Heart-shaped Aegiphila' and 'Heart-shaped Aegiphila', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 5m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in humid forests, along streams and in other moist areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila cordata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aegiphila cordata var. villosissima (Moldenke) Moldenke
Aegiphila cordata var. cordata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila cordata has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have opposite, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila cordata is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should then be transplanted into individual pots. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Aegiphila cordata

Aegiphila cordata is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Aegiphila cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila cordata?

Aegiphila cordata

What is the common name of Aegiphila cordata?

Heart-leaved Aegiphila

Where is Aegiphila cordata found?

Mexico, Central America, and 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-3389: Based on the initial data import
Eduard Friedrich Poeppig (1798-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poepp.' in the authors string.