Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mediterranea
ID:
814381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. : 38 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000813715

Common Names

  • Aegiphila Mediterranea
  • Mediterranean Aegiphila
  • Mediterranean Wild Sage

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Description

Aegiphila mediterranea (also called 'Mediterranean Wild Sage', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is a shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height and has white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila mediterranea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila mediterranea has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila mediterranea is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed compost. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and placed in a well-drained cutting compost. Both methods should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Aegiphila mediterranea

Aegiphila mediterranea is native to the Mediterranean region.

Aegiphila mediterranea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila mediterranea?

Aegiphila mediterranea

What type of climate does Aegiphila mediterranea prefer?

Aegiphila mediterranea prefers warm, humid climates.

What type of soil does Aegiphila mediterranea prefer?

Aegiphila mediterranea prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.

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,