Aegiphila narinensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rueda
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Novon 2: 167 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000816524
Common Names
- Aegiphila narinensis
- Narinensis Aegiphila
- Narinensis Verbena
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila narinensis (also called 'Narinense', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila narinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aegiphila narinensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila narinensis is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Aegiphila narinensis
Aegiphila narinensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Aegiphila narinensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila narinensis?
Aegiphila narinensis
What is the common name of Aegiphila narinensis?
Narin's Aegiphila
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila narinensis?
It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America
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-3544: Based on the initial data import
Ricardo M. Rueda (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rueda' in the authors string.