Aegiphila sellowiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 111 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000822354
Common Names
- Aegiphila sellowiana
- Sellowiana Aegiphila
- Sellowiana's Aegiphila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila sellowiana (also called Sellow's Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers, native to the Atlantic Forest biome in South America. It grows in humid forests, often near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila sellowiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aegiphila sellowiana is a small, yellowish-white flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, dark brown seed. The seedlings of Aegiphila sellowiana are small, green and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila sellowiana can be propagated from stem cuttings or division. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and bright, indirect light. Water when the top inch of soil is dry and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Aegiphila sellowiana
Aegiphila sellowiana can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil.
Aegiphila sellowiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila sellowiana?
Aegiphila sellowiana
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila sellowiana?
It is native to Brazil.
What is the flower color of Aegiphila sellowiana?
The flowers are white with a yellow lip.
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
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:860983-1: Based on the initial data import