Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelensis
ID:
827614

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 514 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000826948

Common Names

  • Aegiphila venezuelensis
  • Venezuelan Aegiphila
  • Venezuelan Aegiphila

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Description

Aegiphila venezuelensis (also called Venezuelan Velvetleaf, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a spreading habit and grows up to 2 m tall, with white flowers that bloom in the summer. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as understory of tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila venezuelensis is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aegiphila venezuelensis var. venezuelensis
Aegiphila venezuelensis var. serrata Moldenke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aegiphila venezuelensis is a bell-shaped, white bloom with yellow stripes. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are short, thin, and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila venezuelensis is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be propagated by division in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Aegiphila venezuelensis

Aegiphila venezuelensis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Aegiphila venezuelensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila venezuelensis?

Aegiphila venezuelensis

What are the common names of Aegiphila venezuelensis?

Venezuela Verbenaceae, Venezuela Verbenaceae

Where is Aegiphila venezuelensis native to?

Venezuela

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-3644: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.