Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Man. S. Calif. Bot. [Munz] 447, 600. 1935
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226016
Common Names
- Lepechinia calycina
- Calycina's Lepechinia
- Calycina Lepechinia
Synonyms
- Lepechinia calycina glabella Epling ex Munz [unknown]
- Lepechinia calycina wallacei Epling in Munz [unknown]
- Sphacele blochmanae Eastw. [unknown]
- Sphacele calycina Benth. [unknown]
- Sphacele calycina gracilis (Eastw.) Jeps. [unknown]
- Sphacele calycina wallacei A.Gray [unknown]
- Sphacele gracilis Eastw. [unknown]
- Sphacele calycina glabella A.Gray [unknown]
- Alguelagum calycinum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Lepechinia calycina (also called Calycine Pitcher Sage, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to California and Baja California. It has pink or white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and other habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepechinia calycina is a popular houseplant and is often used for its ornamental value. It is also used in floral arrangements and as a cut flower. The plant is known to be a natural air purifier and can help to improve air quality in the home.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepechinia calycina has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepechinia calycina is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that does best in bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining potting mix and should be watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome.
Where to Find Lepechinia calycina
Lepechinia calycina is native to Colombia and Venezuela and can be found growing in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Lepechinia calycina FAQ
What type of soil is best for Lepechinia calycina?
Lepechinia calycina prefers a soil that is well-draining, with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
How much light does Lepechinia calycina need?
Lepechinia calycina needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Lepechinia calycina be watered?
Lepechinia calycina should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.
Species in the Lepechinia genus
Lepechinia anomala,
Lepechinia bella,
Lepechinia betonicifolia,
Lepechinia bullata,
Lepechinia calycina,
Lepechinia cardiophylla,
Lepechinia caulescens,
Lepechinia chamaedryoides,
Lepechinia cocuyensis,
Lepechinia codon,
Lepechinia conferta,
Lepechinia dioica,
Lepechinia floribunda,
Lepechinia fragrans,
Lepechinia ganderi,
Lepechinia glomerata,
Lepechinia graveolens,
Lepechinia hastata,
Lepechinia heteromorpha,
Lepechinia lamiifolia,
Lepechinia lancifolia,
Lepechinia marica,
Lepechinia mexicana,
Lepechinia meyenii,
Lepechinia mollis,
Lepechinia mutica,
Lepechinia nelsonii,
Lepechinia paniculata,
Lepechinia radula,
Lepechinia rufocampi,
Lepechinia salviae,
Lepechinia salviifolia,
Lepechinia schiedeana,
Lepechinia scobina,
Lepechinia speciosa,
Lepechinia tomentosa,
Lepechinia urbanii,
Lepechinia velutina,
Lepechinia vesiculosa,
Lepechinia vulcanicola,
Lepechinia rossii,
Lepechinia flammea,
Lepechinia yecorana,
Lepechinia mecistandra,
Lepechinia leucophylloides,
Lepechinia nubigena,
Lepechinia chilensis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,