Aegiphila conturbata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 37: 210 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800344
Common Names
- Aegiphila Conturbata
- Conturbata Aegiphila
- Conturbata Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila conturbata (also called Contorted aegiphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Senegal east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It is found in lowland rainforest and in seasonally dry forest.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila conturbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aegiphila conturbata are small, white, and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila conturbata is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Aegiphila conturbata
Aegiphila conturbata is native to Brazil.
Aegiphila conturbata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila conturbata?
Aegiphila conturbata
What is the common name of Aegiphila conturbata?
Contorted Aegiphila
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila conturbata?
It is found in tropical and subtropical 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-3388: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.