Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ramamoorthy, Hiriart & Medrano) B.T.Drew, Cacho & Sytsma
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Taxon 63: 838 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340543
Description
Lepechinia leucophylloides (also called White-leaved Lepechinia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with white-hairy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lepechinia leucophylloides is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepechinia leucophylloides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepechinia leucophylloides is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It is best grown in full sun and requires well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once the plants are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Lepechinia leucophylloides
Lepechinia leucophylloides can be found in Mexico, in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Lepechinia leucophylloides FAQ
What is the common name of Lepechinia leucophylloides?
White-leaf Lepechinia
What is the natural habitat of Lepechinia leucophylloides?
Grassland
What is the flowering season of Lepechinia leucophylloides?
Summer
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,
References
Patricia Hiriart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiriart' in the authors string.
Bryan T. Drew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.T.Drew' in the authors string.
N.Ivalú Cacho: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cacho' in the authors string.