Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 125 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806947
Common Names
- Aegiphila grandis
- Grandis Aegiphila
- Grandis Verbenaceae
Description
Aegiphila grandis (also called 'Grandis Aegiphila', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m tall, with small, white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila grandis is a popular ornamental plant, often used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aegiphila grandis var. grandis
Aegiphila grandis var. sessiliflora (Moldenke) Moldenke
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila grandis has a white flower with yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila grandis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Aegiphila grandis
Aegiphila grandis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Aegiphila grandis FAQ
What are the common names of Aegiphila grandis?
Common names of Aegiphila grandis include Grand Aegiphila and Grand-leaved Aegiphila.
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila grandis?
Aegiphila grandis is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama.
What is the optimal temperature for Aegiphila grandis?
Aegiphila grandis prefers temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C).
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,