Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
monstrosa
ID:
816322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 25: 12 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815656

Common Names

  • Monstrous Aegiphila
  • Aegiphila monstrosa
  • Monstrous Aegiphila

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Description

Aegiphila monstrosa (also called 'Monstrous Aegiphila', 'Monstrous Wild Basil', among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets, and stream banks. It has a woody stem and leaves, and its flowers are white with yellow centers.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila monstrosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila monstrosa has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila monstrosa is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to keep the plant looking its best.

Where to Find Aegiphila monstrosa

Aegiphila monstrosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Aegiphila monstrosa FAQ

What are the common names for Aegiphila monstrosa?

Monstrous Aegiphila

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila monstrosa?

It is native to South America.

What are the medicinal uses of Aegiphila monstrosa?

None, it is not used medicinally.

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-3536: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.