Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obducta
ID:
817924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. : 39 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000817258

Common Names

  • Aegiphila obducta
  • Obducted Aegiphila
  • False Verbena

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Description

Aegiphila obducta (also called the obducta aegiphila, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of South America. It typically grows to a height of 3-6 feet and has glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are small and white, and they have a strong, sweet fragrance. Aegiphila obducta is found in humid forests and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila obducta is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant flowers, and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aegiphila obducta are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila obducta is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 6-8 feet. It is hardy in USDA zones 7-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Aegiphila obducta

Aegiphila obducta is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil and Peru.

Aegiphila obducta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila obducta?

Aegiphila obducta

What are the common names of Aegiphila obducta?

Obducted Aegiphila

What is the native range of Aegiphila obducta?

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,