Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 5: 225 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000826234
Common Names
- Aegiphila Umbraculiformis
- Umbrella Plant
- Umbrella Tree
Description
Aegiphila umbraculiformis (also called Umbraculiformis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub with white or pink flowers and is native to Colombia. It is found in montane forests at elevations of 1000-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila umbraculiformis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in hanging baskets or as a ground cover. It is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as aiding digestion and relieving fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila umbraculiformis has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila umbraculiformis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and allowed to dry for a few days before planting in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F.
Where to Find Aegiphila umbraculiformis
Aegiphila umbraculiformis can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador.
Aegiphila umbraculiformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila umbraculiformis?
Aegiphila umbraculiformis
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila umbraculiformis?
Tropical forests in Colombia
What is the average height of Aegiphila umbraculiformis?
Up to 2 meters
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,