Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lippioides
ID:
229630

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham.) Rusby

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 106 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228960

Common Names

  • Lippia
  • River Lippia
  • Pale Lippia

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Description

Lippia lippioides (also called Lippia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers warm climates and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia lippioides has been used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also known to have antioxidant properties and can be used to treat digestive problems and reduce fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lippia lippioides is white and has a yellow center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia lippioides is a perennial shrub that can grow up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining medium. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Lippia lippioides

Lippia lippioides is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.

Lippia lippioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia lippioides?

Lippia lippioides

What are the common names of Lippia lippioides?

Lippioides Lippia, Narrowleaf Lippia

What is the natural habitat of Lippia lippioides?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141196-2: 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].