Aegiphila ferruginea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hayek & Spruce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 171 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000804250
Common Names
- Aegiphila Ferruginea
- Ferruginea Aegiphila
- Aegiphila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila ferruginea (also called Rusty Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is a shrub with a basal rosette of leaves and produces a single flower head with white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila ferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila ferruginea has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila ferruginea is a shrub that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it should be kept in a warm, humid environment with partial shade.
Where to Find Aegiphila ferruginea
Aegiphila ferruginea is native to Central America and northern South America.
Aegiphila ferruginea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila ferruginea?
Aegiphila ferruginea
What is the common name of Aegiphila ferruginea?
No common name
Where is Aegiphila ferruginea found?
It is found in South America
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-3426: Based on the initial data import
August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.