Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) J.F.Gmel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1791
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] 2(1): 259 (1791)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810346
Common Names
- Aegiphila laevis
- Smooth Aegiphila
- Smooth Lippia
Description
Aegiphila laevis (also called 'Smooth-Leaved Aegiphila', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila laevis is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and as an insect repellent. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila laevis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila laevis is a shrub native to Central America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Aegiphila laevis
Aegiphila laevis is native to South America and can be found in the wild in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Aegiphila laevis FAQ
What is the common name of Aegiphila laevis?
Aegiphila laevis is commonly known as Smooth aegiphila.
What type of soil does Aegiphila laevis prefer?
Aegiphila laevis prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What is the average height of Aegiphila laevis?
Aegiphila laevis typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
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,