Aegiphila moldenkeana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
López-Pal.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 5: 27 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814887
Common Names
- Aegiphila moldenkeana
- Moldenke's Aegiphila
- Moldenke's False Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila moldenkeana (also called Moldenke's Aegiphila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in forests, along roadsides and in hedges.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila moldenkeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Aegiphila moldenkeana flower is a small, yellow flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a white center. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a white stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila moldenkeana is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, but prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sheltered spot. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Aegiphila moldenkeana
Aegiphila moldenkeana can be found in Mexico.
Aegiphila moldenkeana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila moldenkeana?
Aegiphila moldenkeana
What is the common name of Aegiphila moldenkeana?
Moldenke's aegiphila
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila moldenkeana?
Forests and woodlands
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-3529: Based on the initial data import
Santiago López Palacios (b.1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'López-Pal.' in the authors string.