Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moldenke) T.R.S.Silva & Salimena
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 40: 59 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462768
Common Names
- Paranensis Lippia
- Lippia Paranensis
- Paranensis
Description
Lippia paranensis (also called Paraná Verbena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1–3 m and has fragrant white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lippia paranensis is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and can attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also a good ground cover plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lippia paranensis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lippia paranensis is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Lippia paranensis
Lippia paranensis can be found in the mountains of Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Lippia paranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lippia paranensis?
Lippia paranensis
What is the common name of Lippia paranensis?
Parana Lippia
Where is Lippia paranensis found?
Lippia paranensis is found in the mountains of Central and South America.
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:1213779-2: 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].