Aegiphila velutinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 194 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000826866
Common Names
- Aegiphila velutinosa
- Velvet-leaved Aegiphila
- Velvet-leaved Wild Verbena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila velutinosa (also called Velvetleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m tall, with white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as understory of tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila velutinosa is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aegiphila velutinosa is white with a yellow center and has a pleasant scent. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and long.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila velutinosa is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Aegiphila velutinosa
Aegiphila velutinosa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Aegiphila velutinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila velutinosa?
Aegiphila velutinosa
What is the common name of Aegiphila velutinosa?
Velvet-leaf Aegiphila
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila velutinosa?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
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-3643: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.