Aegiphila mortonii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 249 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815975
Common Names
- Aegiphila mortonii
- Morton's Aegiphila
- Morton's Aegiphila Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila mortonii (also called Morton's Aegiphila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 meters in height. It has dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. Native to Central and South America, it is commonly found in forests, thickets and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila mortonii is used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila mortonii has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila mortonii is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to maintain a compact shape.
Where to Find Aegiphila mortonii
Aegiphila mortonii can be found in Mexico and Guatemala.
Aegiphila mortonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila mortonii?
Aegiphila mortonii
What is the common name of Aegiphila mortonii?
Morton's Mint
What is the family of Aegiphila mortonii?
Lamiaceae
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-3539: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.