Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riedeliana
ID:
822096

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 649 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000821430

Common Names

  • Aegiphila Riedeliana
  • Aegiphila riedeliana
  • Riedeliana Aegiphila

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Description

Aegiphila riedeliana (also called Riedel's Wild Verbena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows in tropical forests and is characterized by its small, purple flowers and narrow, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila riedeliana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long blooming period and is easy to care for. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Aegiphila riedeliana 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

Aegiphila riedeliana is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. Propagation is done through seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-draining medium and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Aegiphila riedeliana

Aegiphila riedeliana is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found growing in rocky areas and in open meadows at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.

Aegiphila riedeliana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila riedeliana?

Aegiphila riedeliana is native to Brazil.

What is the size of Aegiphila riedeliana?

Aegiphila riedeliana grows up to 2 m in height.

What is the blooming season of Aegiphila riedeliana?

Aegiphila riedeliana blooms in the summer and fall.

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,

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