Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dentata
ID:
803171

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 120 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000802505

Common Names

  • Aegiphila dentata
  • Dentata Aegiphila
  • Aegiphila Dentata

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Description

Aegiphila dentata (also called Toothed aegiphila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and clusters of white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila dentata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila dentata has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila dentata is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Aegiphila dentata

Aegiphila dentata is native to the tropical rainforest of South America.

Aegiphila dentata FAQ

What is the common name of Aegiphila dentata?

Toothed aegiphila

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila dentata?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila dentata?

Aegiphila dentata

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-3409: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.