Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutissima
ID:
808826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 33: 127 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808160

Common Names

  • Aegiphila hirsutissima
  • Hirsutissima Aegiphila
  • Hairy Aegiphila

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Description

Aegiphila hirsutissima (also called Hairy Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a shrub with a rounded form and a spreading habit. It is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba to Jamaica and south to Venezuela. It prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils in full sun to part shade.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila hirsutissima is used as an ornamental plant and is grown in gardens and homes for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila hirsutissima has a white or yellow flower with a labellum that is yellow with a green tip. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila hirsutissima is a small shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Aegiphila hirsutissima

Aegiphila hirsutissima is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Aegiphila hirsutissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila hirsutissima?

Aegiphila hirsutissima

What is the common name of Aegiphila hirsutissima?

Hairy Aegiphila

What type of plant is Aegiphila hirsutissima?

Aegiphila hirsutissima is a shrub

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-3464: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.