Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caucensis
ID:
800111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 117 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000799445

Common Names

  • Caucensis Aegiphila
  • Aegiphila caucensis
  • Caucensis

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Description

Aegiphila caucensis (also called White-flowered Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a shrub with white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in woodlands, forests, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila caucensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila caucensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila caucensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Aegiphila caucensis

Aegiphila caucensis can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Aegiphila caucensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila caucensis?

Aegiphila caucensis

What is the common name of Aegiphila caucensis?

Caucasian Aegiphila

What type of plant is Aegiphila caucensis?

It is a shrub

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-3379: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.