Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 25. 1935
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226027
Common Names
- Lepechinia conferta
- Conferta's Lepechinia
- Conferta Lepechinia
Synonyms
- Sphacele conferta Benth. [unknown]
- Alguelagum confertum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Lepechinia conferta (also called Confert 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 conferta 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 conferta has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepechinia conferta 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 conferta
Lepechinia conferta is native to Colombia and Venezuela and can be found growing in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Lepechinia conferta FAQ
What type of soil is best for Lepechinia conferta?
Lepechinia conferta prefers a soil that is well-draining, with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5.
How much light does Lepechinia conferta need?
Lepechinia conferta needs bright, indirect light.
How often should Lepechinia conferta be watered?
Lepechinia conferta 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,