Aegiphila membranacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(II): 219 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814040
Common Names
- Membranacea Aegiphila
- Membranacea Aegiphilum
- Aegiphila Membranacea
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Aegiphila membranacea (also called Membranous Wild Basil, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates, in moist forests, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila membranacea is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has fragrant white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. The plant is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating colds, headaches, and digestive issues.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aegiphila membranacea var. membranaceaFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aegiphila membranacea are white, fragrant and star-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Aegiphila membranacea is an evergreen climber with glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers in summer. It can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings in summer or by layering. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aegiphila membranacea
Aegiphila membranacea can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
Aegiphila membranacea FAQ
What type of soil does Aegiphila membranacea prefer?
Aegiphila membranacea prefers well-drained, sandy soil.
How much sunlight does Aegiphila membranacea need?
Aegiphila membranacea needs full sun to partial shade.
How often should Aegiphila membranacea be watered?
Aegiphila membranacea should be watered weekly or as needed.
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-3521: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.