Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 120 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000802505
Common Names
- Aegiphila dentata
- Dentata Aegiphila
- Aegiphila Dentata
Description
Aegiphila dentata (also called Toothed aegiphila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and clusters of white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila dentata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila dentata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Aegiphila dentata
Aegiphila dentata is native to the tropical rainforest of South America.
Aegiphila dentata FAQ
What is the common name of Aegiphila dentata?
Toothed aegiphila
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila dentata?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila dentata?
Aegiphila dentata
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,