Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
816430

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 133 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815764

Common Names

  • Montana Aegiphila
  • Aegiphila Montana
  • Aegiphila

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Description

Aegiphila montana (also called Mountain Mint, Mountain Balm, and Mountain Balm of Gilead, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, white flowers. It is native to North and South America, and is found in meadows, woodlands, and grasslands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows up to 10 cm tall.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila montana is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It has small, white flowers and is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also known to attract bees and other pollinators, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila montana has a white flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila montana is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in spring or autumn. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Aegiphila montana

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

Aegiphila montana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila montana?

Aegiphila montana

What type of plant is Aegiphila montana?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the USDA hardiness zone of Aegiphila montana?

4-9

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-3537: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.