Aegiphila multiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 1: 50 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816086
Common Names
- Many-Flowered Wild Sage
- Many-Flowered Wild Sagebush
- Many-Flowered Wild Salvia
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Aegiphila multiflora (also called Multiflora Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aegiphila multiflora are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila multiflora is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
Where to Find Aegiphila multiflora
Aegiphila multiflora can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Aegiphila multiflora FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Aegiphila multiflora?
Aegiphila multiflora prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
What is the ideal temperature for Aegiphila multiflora?
Aegiphila multiflora prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
What is the average height of Aegiphila multiflora?
Aegiphila multiflora typically grows to a height of 2-3 feet (60-90 cm).
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-3540: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.