Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
integrifolia
ID:
810240

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) B.D.Jacks.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 46 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000809574

Common Names

  • Aegiphila integrifolia
  • Whole-Leafed Aegiphila
  • Integrifolia Aegiphila

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Description

Aegiphila integrifolia (also called 'Mountain Mint' and 'Mountain Sage', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila integrifolia 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 integrifolia has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila integrifolia is a shrub that can be grown in moist, well-drained soils in a sunny or partially shaded position. Propagation is by seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy compost and kept at a temperature of around 20°C (68°F). Germination usually takes place within 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Aegiphila integrifolia

Aegiphila integrifolia is native to Mexico and Central America.

Aegiphila integrifolia FAQ

What is the size of Aegiphila integrifolia?

Aegiphila integrifolia can reach up to 25 cm in diameter.

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila integrifolia?

Aegiphila integrifolia is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

What is the lifespan of Aegiphila integrifolia?

Aegiphila integrifolia can live up to 20 years.

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-3478: Based on the initial data import
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
Benjamin Daydon Jackson (1846-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.D.Jacks.' in the authors string.