Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
827004

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 3: 365 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000826338

Common Names

  • Aegiphila uniflora
  • Uniflora Aegiphila
  • Uniflora Coneflower

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Description

Aegiphila uniflora (also called Single-flowered Aegiphila, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to oblong in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Aegiphila uniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach pains.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aegiphila uniflora has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centres. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aegiphila uniflora is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Aegiphila uniflora

Aegiphila uniflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina.

Aegiphila uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aegiphila uniflora?

Aegiphila uniflora

What is the common name of Aegiphila uniflora?

One-flowered Aegiphila

Where is Aegiphila uniflora 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-3638: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.