Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gehrtii
ID:
229508

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 453 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228838

Common Names

  • Lippia gehrtii
  • Gehrt's Lippia
  • Gehrt Lippia

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Description

Lippia gehrtii (also called Gehrt's Lippia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, fragrant, lemon-scented leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open woodlands, scrub, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia gehrtii is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a food flavoring.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lippia gehrtii has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and the seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, wiry stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia gehrtii is a shrub native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by dividing the roots. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Lippia gehrtii

Lippia gehrtii is native to Mexico, where it is found in the states of Durango, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Lippia gehrtii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia gehrtii?

Lippia gehrtii

What is the common name of Lippia gehrtii?

Gehrt's lippia

Where is Lippia gehrtii native to?

Southwestern Mexico

Species in the Lippia genus

Lippia aberrans, Lippia abyssinica, Lippia acuminata, Lippia acutidens, Lippia alba, Lippia alnifolia, Lippia americana, Lippia angustifolia, Lippia antaica, Lippia appendiculata, Lippia arechavaletae, Lippia aristata, Lippia asperrima, Lippia balansae, Lippia baumii, Lippia bellatula, Lippia bicolor, Lippia brachypoda, Lippia bracteosa, Lippia bradei, Lippia bromleyana, Lippia burtonii, Lippia callensi, Lippia campestris, Lippia cardiostegia, Lippia carviodora, Lippia chevalierii, Lippia chiapasensis, Lippia chrysantha, Lippia coarctata, Lippia coriacea, Lippia corymbosa, Lippia culmenicola, Lippia dauensis, Lippia domingensis, Lippia durangensis, Lippia ekmanii, Lippia elliptica, Lippia eupatorium, Lippia fastigiata, Lippia felippei, Lippia ferruginea, Lippia filifolia, Lippia fissicalyx, Lippia flavida, Lippia florida, Lippia formosa, Lippia fragrans, Lippia gardneriana, Lippia gehrtii,

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141122-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].