Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goeldiana
ID:
807201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber & Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 124 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806535

Common Names

  • Aegiphila goeldiana
  • Goeldiana False Buttonweed
  • Goeldian False Buttonweed

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Description

Aegiphila goeldiana (also called Goeldi's Aegiphila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and a four-angled stem. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America and grows in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila goeldiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to treat fever, stomachache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila goeldiana has small white flowers, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila goeldiana is a small, herbaceous perennial that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the root clump. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.

Where to Find Aegiphila goeldiana

Aegiphila goeldiana is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Aegiphila goeldiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila goeldiana?

Aegiphila goeldiana

What is the common name of Aegiphila goeldiana?

Goel's Aegiphila

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila goeldiana?

Aegiphila goeldiana is found in the tropical rainforests of 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-3448: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.