Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perplexa
ID:
820214

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 136 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819548



Common Names

  • Aegiphila perplexa
  • Perplexed Aegiphila
  • Perplexing Aegiphila


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Description

Aegiphila perplexa (also called Perplexing Aegiphila, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub found in South America. It has a woody stem and a terminal inflorescence. It is found in rocky areas, grassland, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila perplexa is a popular garden plant with its small, white, bell-shaped flowers. It is often used as a groundcover in gardens, and its foliage is often used in flower arrangements. It is also a popular choice for rock gardens, borders, and as a container plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aegiphila perplexa is a white, 5-petalled corolla with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, ovoid, and smooth. The seedlings are small, with a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila perplexa is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Aegiphila perplexa should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Aegiphila perplexa

Aegiphila perplexa is found in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and Mpumalanga provinces of South Africa.

Aegiphila perplexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila perplexa?

Aegiphila perplexa

What type of plant is Aegiphila perplexa?

Herb

Where is Aegiphila perplexa native to?

Australia

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-3573: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.