Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 8: 81 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000828217
Common Names
- Aegiphila wigandioides
- Wigandioides Aegiphila
- Aegiphila Wigandioides
Description
Aegiphila wigandioides (also called Wigand's Wild Marjoram, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila wigandioides is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower beds, borders, and rock gardens. It is also used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila wigandioides has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila wigandioides is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination, which usually takes about two weeks.
Where to Find Aegiphila wigandioides
Aegiphila wigandioides can be found in Central and South America.
Aegiphila wigandioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila wigandioides?
Aegiphila wigandioides
What are the common names of Aegiphila wigandioides?
Wigandia, Wigandia-do-Mato
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila wigandioides?
It is found in tropical rainforests in 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,