Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steinbachii
ID:
824359

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 9 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000823693

Common Names

  • Steinbach's Aegiphila
  • Steinbach's Aegiphila
  • Steinbachii Aegiphila

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Description

Aegiphila steinbachii (also called 'Steinbach's Aegiphila', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila steinbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and pots, and is often used as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila steinbachii has white flowers with yellow centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings have small, heart-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila steinbachii is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves. The flowers are small, white, and bell-shaped. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or stem cuttings.

Where to Find Aegiphila steinbachii

Aegiphila steinbachii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Aegiphila steinbachii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila steinbachii?

Aegiphila steinbachii

What is the natural habitat of Aegiphila steinbachii?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

What are the common names of Aegiphila steinbachii?

It is also known as the Himalayan Begonia or the Indian Begonia.

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-3613: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.