Status:
valid
Authors:
Klotzsch ex Walp.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 4: 123 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827908
Common Names
- Aegiphila vitelliniflora
- Vitelliniflora Aegiphila
- Vitelliniflora
Description
Aegiphila vitelliniflora (also called Yellow-flowered Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has an upright, branching habit and bears small, yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila vitelliniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used for cut flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aegiphila vitelliniflora is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila vitelliniflora is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings in spring or early summer. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Aegiphila vitelliniflora
Aegiphila vitelliniflora can be found in the mountains of Mexico and Guatemala.
Aegiphila vitelliniflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila vitelliniflora?
Aegiphila vitelliniflora
What is the common name of Aegiphila vitelliniflora?
Vitelliniflora
What is the family of Aegiphila vitelliniflora?
Lamiaceae
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,