Aegiphila insignis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 188 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809464
Common Names
- Aegiphila insignis
- Insignis Aegiphila
- Insign Aegiphila
Searching for Aegiphila insignis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila insignis (also called showy aegiphila, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lamiaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a windbreak or as a privacy screen.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila insignis has a small, yellow flower with a brown center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are thin and short.
Searching for Aegiphila insignis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila insignis can be propagated by division of the clumps and by seed. It is best grown in a well-draining soil mix with plenty of organic matter in a bright, warm location. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in winter.
Where to Find Aegiphila insignis
Aegiphila insignis is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the country.
Aegiphila insignis FAQ
What type of plant is Aegiphila insignis?
Aegiphila insignis is a species of shrub.
Where is Aegiphila insignis found?
Aegiphila insignis is found in the rainforests of South America.
What is the flower color of Aegiphila insignis?
The flowers of Aegiphila insignis are white or pink.
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-3477: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.