Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
828259

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) J.F.Gmel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. ed. 13[bis] 2(1): 259 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000827593

Common Names

  • Villous Aegiphila
  • Villous Wild Tea
  • Villous Wild Coffee

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Description

Aegiphila villosa (also called Hairy Wild Marjoram, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It has large, leathery leaves and produces white flowers with yellow centers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila villosa has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila villosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. When growing from seed, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Aegiphila villosa should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept moist.

Where to Find Aegiphila villosa

Aegiphila villosa is native to Central and South America.

Aegiphila villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila villosa?

Aegiphila villosa

What is the common name of Aegiphila villosa?

Hairy Aegiphila

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila villosa?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

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-3650: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.