Aegiphila hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 127 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807960
Common Names
- Aegiphila Hirsuta
- Hirsuta Aegiphila
- Aegiphila Hairy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila hirsuta (also called Hairy Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows to a height of 1-2 m. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center. It is found in humid forests and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila hirsuta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aegiphila hirsuta var. colombiana MoldenkeFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila hirsuta has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila hirsuta is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Aegiphila hirsuta
Aegiphila hirsuta is native to the Western Cape of South Africa.
Aegiphila hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila hirsuta?
Aegiphila hirsuta
What is the common name of Aegiphila hirsuta?
Hairy Aegiphila
What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila hirsuta?
Tropical rainforests of Central 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-3462: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.