Aegiphila falcata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Donn.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 18: 7 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000803738
Common Names
- Aegiphila falcata
- Aegiphila falcata
- Aegiphila falcata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila falcata (also called Sickle-Leafed Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, savannas and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila falcata 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 falcata is a small, yellowish-green flower head, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, brown, three-sided nut. The seedlings have a single, narrow, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila falcata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and rooted in a light, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds.
Where to Find Aegiphila falcata
Aegiphila falcata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Aegiphila falcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila falcata?
Aegiphila falcata
What are the common names of Aegiphila falcata?
Sickle-leaved aegiphila
What is the growth rate of Aegiphila falcata?
Moderate
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-3421: Based on the initial data import
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.