Aegiphila aculeifera - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 209 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796467
Common Names
- Aegiphila aculeifera
- Spiny Aegiphila
- Spiny Aegiphila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila aculeifera (also called prickly aegiphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. It is native to South America and is found in Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It grows in moist, shady areas, often in forests or grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila aculeifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted houseplant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aegiphila aculeifera are small, white, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila aculeifera is a shrub native to tropical America. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Aegiphila aculeifera
Aegiphila aculeifera is native to India and can be found in the dry woodlands of the region.
Aegiphila aculeifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila aculeifera?
Aegiphila aculeifera
What is the common name of Aegiphila aculeifera?
Aculeifera
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila aculeifera?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
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-3350: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.