Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sylvatica
ID:
825640

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 140 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824974

Common Names

  • Sylvatica Begonia
  • Aegiphila sylvatica
  • Sylvatica Begonia

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Description

Aegiphila sylvatica (also called Wild Marjoram, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to tropical regions of South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila sylvatica is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It has attractive foliage and flowers, and can be used to add texture and color to a garden. It is also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aegiphila sylvatica is a white to pale pink, five-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila sylvatica is a tropical plant that is best grown in warm, humid climates. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Aegiphila sylvatica

Aegiphila sylvatica is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Aegiphila sylvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila sylvatica?

Aegiphila sylvatica

What is the common name of Aegiphila sylvatica?

Wild Marjoram

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila sylvatica?

Tropical and subtropical forests of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3625: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.