Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rubella
ID:
463486

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moldenke) T.R.S.Silva & Salimena

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 40: 59 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462818

Common Names

  • Rubella Lippia
  • Reddish Lippia
  • Rubella Lippia

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Description

Lippia rubella (also called Red Lippia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It is an annual herb growing up to 30 cm tall, with white flowers. It is native to South America, and it is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia rubella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, as a diuretic, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lippia rubella has small, white flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia rubella can be propagated by division or seed. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the fall or spring in a cold frame. The seedlings should be transplanted into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lippia rubella

Lippia rubella can be found in the mountains of Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Lippia rubella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia rubella?

Lippia rubella

What type of plant is Lippia rubella?

Lippia rubella is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Lippia rubella?

Lippia rubella is native to 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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Tânia Regina dos Santos Silva (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.R.S.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1096638-2: 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].