Aegiphila laevis
Aegiphila laevis
- Native to:
- Brazil | Colombia | French Guiana | Guyana | Peru | Suriname
iNaturalist: © guillaume_leotard (iNaturalist #212475502)




Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Lamiaceae
- Genus:
- Aegiphila
- Species:
- Aegiphila laevis
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, butterflies, bees
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily when fresh. Older seeds may have reduced viability.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI