Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 250 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814999
Common Names
- Aegiphila Mollis
- Mollis Aegiphila
- Aegiphila Aegiphila
Description
Aegiphila mollis (also called Soft-Leaved Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It has leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist woods and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila mollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a high tolerance to drought and is often used to stabilize slopes and prevent soil erosion. It is also used as a source of timber and fuelwood.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aegiphila mollis var. mollis
Aegiphila mollis var. surfaceana (Moldenke) Moldenke
Aegiphila mollis var. puberulenta (Moldenke) López-Pal.
Aegiphila mollis var. intermedia Moldenke
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila mollis has a white or pale blue flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila mollis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aegiphila mollis
Aegiphila mollis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Aegiphila mollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila mollis?
Aegiphila mollis
What is the common name of Aegiphila mollis?
Soft Aegiphila
Where is Aegiphila mollis native to?
Central and South America
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,