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
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.
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,