Aegiphila duckei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 383 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000802922
Common Names
- Aegiphila duckei
- Aegiphila duckei
- Aegiphila duckei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila duckei (also called Ducke's aegiphila, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, reaching up to 10 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America, and is found in humid lowland forests and in wetter areas of the savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila duckei is an evergreen shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a hedge plant and is known for its ability to attract butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aegiphila duckei is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila duckei is a shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it should be kept in a warm, humid environment with partial shade.
Where to Find Aegiphila duckei
Aegiphila duckei is native to the Amazon region of Brazil.
Aegiphila duckei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila duckei?
Aegiphila duckei
What is the family of Aegiphila duckei?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Aegiphila duckei?
Ducke's 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3413: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.