Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
523934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.Bieb.) Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Fl. Orient. 2: 980 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000523266

Common Names

  • Agasyllis latifolia
  • Broadleaf Agasyllis
  • Broadleaf

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Synonyms

  • Siler latifolia (M.Bieb.) M.Hiroe [unknown]
  • Archangelica latifolia Koso-Pol. [unknown]
  • Cachrys decursiva Hornem. [unknown]
  • Cachrys latifolia M.Bieb. [unknown]

Description

Agasyllis latifolia (also called broad-leaved agasyllis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and white, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in moist woodlands, thickets and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Agasyllis latifolia is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agasyllis latifolia has white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agasyllis latifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Agasyllis latifolia

Agasyllis latifolia is native to the Himalayas and can be found in Nepal, Bhutan, and India. It is also found in parts of China and Burma.

Agasyllis latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agasyllis latifolia?

Agasyllis latifolia

What is the natural habitat of Agasyllis latifolia?

Agasyllis latifolia is native to the Eastern Himalayas

What is the flower color of Agasyllis latifolia?

Agasyllis latifolia has white or pink flowers

Species in the Agasyllis genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837370-1: Based on the initial data import