Aegiphila hystricina - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Aymard & Cuello
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 22 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338024
Common Names
- Aegiphila hystricina
- Porcupine Aegiphila
- Aegiphila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila hystricina (also called Prickly Verbena, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is commonly found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila hystricina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila hystricina has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila hystricina is a species of flowering plant in the Bromeliaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Aegiphila hystricina
Aegiphila hystricina is native to Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Aegiphila hystricina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila hystricina?
Aegiphila hystricina
What is the common name of Aegiphila hystricina?
Aegiphila hystricina
What is the family of Aegiphila hystricina?
Verbenaceae
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-218333: Based on the initial data import
Gerardo Antonio Aymard Corredor (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aymard' in the authors string.
Nidia Cuello: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuello' in the authors string.