Status:
valid
Authors:
B.L.Rob. & Greenm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. , ser. 3, 1: 162 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229037
Common Names
- Lippia oaxacana
- Verbena oaxacana
- Lippia verbena
Description
Lippia oaxacana (also called Oaxaca Verbena, 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 oaxacana is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is often used as a hedge or border plant. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lippia oaxacana has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lippia oaxacana is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lippia oaxacana
Lippia oaxacana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.
Lippia oaxacana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lippia oaxacana?
Lippia oaxacana
What is the common name of Lippia oaxacana?
Oaxacan Lippia
What is the natural habitat of Lippia oaxacana?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863748-1: 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].