Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
swartziana
ID:
825533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 364 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000824867

Common Names

  • Aegiphila Swartziana
  • Swartz's Aegiphila
  • Swartz's Wild Verbena

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Description

Aegiphila swartziana (also called Swartz's Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila swartziana is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and homes. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a houseplant. The plant is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila swartziana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with round, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila swartziana can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems. Place the cuttings in moist potting soil and keep in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. Carefully dig up the plant and divide the rootball into sections, making sure each section has some roots and stems. Replant the sections in moist potting soil and keep in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Aegiphila swartziana

Aegiphila swartziana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Aegiphila swartziana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila swartziana?

Aegiphila swartziana

What is the common name of Aegiphila swartziana?

Swartz's Aegiphila

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila swartziana?

It is native to the rainforest of Mexico

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-3624: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.