Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
821163

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 1: 191 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000820497

Common Names

  • Aegiphila Pulcherrima
  • Pulcherrima Aegiphila
  • Pulcherrima Aegiphila Plant

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Description

Aegiphila pulcherrima (also called Beautiful Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a creeping habit, with stems that can reach up to 1 m in length. The leaves are small, linear, and arranged in opposite pairs. The flowers are small and white in color. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila pulcherrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to create hedges and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Aegiphila pulcherrima flower is a small, white, two-lipped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Aegiphila pulcherrima: This plant is best grown in a well-drained soil, with regular watering and fertilization. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Aegiphila pulcherrima

Aegiphila pulcherrima is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Aegiphila pulcherrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila pulcherrima?

Aegiphila pulcherrima

What are the common names of Aegiphila pulcherrima?

Beautiful Aegiphila

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila pulcherrima?

Grassland and open woodlands

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-3582: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.