Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pernambucensis
ID:
820119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 257 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819453

Common Names

  • Aegiphila Pernambucensis
  • Pernambuco Aegiphila
  • Pernambuco False-Lantana

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Description

Aegiphila pernambucensis (also called Pernambuco Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Brazil. It is found in the Atlantic Forest region of the country, growing in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has white, star-shaped flowers and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila pernambucensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and to control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aegiphila pernambucensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila pernambucensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Aegiphila pernambucensis

Aegiphila pernambucensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Pernambuco and Alagoas.

Aegiphila pernambucensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila pernambucensis?

Aegiphila pernambucensis

What type of soil does Aegiphila pernambucensis prefer?

Aegiphila pernambucensis prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

How much sunlight does Aegiphila pernambucensis need?

Aegiphila pernambucensis needs full sun to partial shade.

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-3572: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.