Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
froesii
ID:
805434

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 107 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000804768

Common Names

  • Aegiphila froesii
  • Froes's Aegiphila
  • Froes's Bush

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Description

Aegiphila froesii (also called Froes' aegiphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. It is a shrub growing to 2–3 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila froesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aegiphila froesii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila froesii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m in height. It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. Propagation is best achieved through seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and grown in a sunny position.

Where to Find Aegiphila froesii

Aegiphila froesii is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Aegiphila froesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila froesii?

Aegiphila froesii

What are the common names of Aegiphila froesii?

Froes' aegiphila

What is the growth rate of Aegiphila froesii?

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-3431: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.