Aegiphila panamensis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aegiphila panamensis |
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Scientific classification  |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Lamiaceae |
| Genus: | Aegiphila |
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A. panamensis
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| Aegiphila panamensis Moldenke
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Aegiphila panamensis is a type of flowering plant. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family, which includes plants like mint and sage. This plant grows naturally in the Americas. You can find it from Mexico all the way down to Colombia.
About the Plant
This plant has leaves that are shaped like an oval. They are usually about 8 to 19 centimeters long. The leaves are also about 3 to 7 centimeters wide. Each leaf is connected to the stem by a small stalk called a petiole. These petioles can be up to 1.2 centimeters long.
The flowers of Aegiphila panamensis grow in a special cluster. This cluster is called an inflorescence. It is shaped like a panicle, which means it's a branched group of flowers. Each flower has a soft, tube-shaped part called a corolla. This part is usually cream or yellowish in color. It is a little less than one centimeter long.
See also
In Spanish: Aegiphila panamensis para niños
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