Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 188 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000811496
Common Names
- Longipetiolata Aegiphila
- Longipetiolata Aa
- Aegiphila longipetiolata
Description
Aegiphila longipetiolata (also called Long-petiole aegiphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila longipetiolata is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for timber production and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila longipetiolata has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila longipetiolata is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Aegiphila longipetiolata
Aegiphila longipetiolata is native to South America and can be found in tropical nurseries and garden centers.
Aegiphila longipetiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila longipetiolata?
Aegiphila longipetiolata
What type of plant is Aegiphila longipetiolata?
A shrub
Where is Aegiphila longipetiolata found?
Central and 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,