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tall spiritweed

Scientific Name: Aegiphila elata

Family: Verbenaceae

Category: Dicot

Growth: Shrub, Vine

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Aegiphila elata: Tall Spiritweed

Aegiphila elata, commonly known as Tall Spiritweed, is a plant with a variety of interesting characteristics. This page provides information on its taxonomy, distribution, and other details.

Considerations for Pets

  • The text mentions that Aegiphila elata may take on a purplish-red coloring, and can reach up to 3 meters in height.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Aegiphila elata Sw.
  • Common Name: Tall Spiritweed
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Verbenaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Synonyms:
    • Nuxia elata (Sw.) Pers.
    • Omphalococca cornifolia Willd. ex Roem &amp Schult.
    • Psychotria mollis Spreng. non Poir.
  • Symbol: AEEL

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Estados Unidos (United States).
  • Also reported from Jamaica, Dominican Republic and the L. Antilles.

Morphological Characteristics

  • A perennial shrub vine.
  • Medium in size, reaching up to 3 meters in height.
  • During the summer, it may assume a purplish-red coloring.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "spiritweed" is applied to multiple plants, including Eryngium foetidum, also known as Mexican Coriander, Culantro, Ngo gai, Long Coriander, and Fitweed, despite being a different species.

Additional Information

  • ITIS Taxonomic Serial Number: 32228
  • Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Aegiphila elata.