Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
820312

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(II): 219 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000819646

Common Names

  • Aegiphila Peruviana
  • Mountain Bells
  • Purple Bells

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Description

Aegiphila peruviana (also called Peruvian aegiphila, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to Peru and Ecuador. It has white flowers and grows in dry forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila peruviana is a great choice for rockeries and can be used as a border plant. It is also a great choice for erosion control on slopes and banks. The flowers of this plant are attractive and can be used to attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila peruviana has small, white flowers with yellow centres, and small, black, shiny seeds. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila peruviana is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and should be kept in a warm, sunny position until they have rooted.

Where to Find Aegiphila peruviana

Aegiphila peruviana is found in the Northern Territory, Queensland, and New South Wales in 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-3574: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.