Aegiphila longifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(II): 218 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000811388
Common Names
- Longifolia Aegiphila
- Longifolia Aa
- Aegiphila longifolia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aegiphila longifolia (also called Long-Leaved Aegiphila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aegiphila longifolia is a popular ornamental plant used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for timber production and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aegiphila longifolia has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aegiphila longifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Aegiphila longifolia
Aegiphila longifolia is native to South America and can be found in tropical nurseries and garden centers.
Aegiphila longifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aegiphila longifolia?
Aegiphila longifolia
What type of plant is Aegiphila longifolia?
A shrub
Where is Aegiphila longifolia found?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-3496: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.