Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
mecistandra
ID:
1321956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) H.K.Moon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 71: 52 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334410

Common Names

  • Lepechinia mecistandra
  • Mecistandra Lepechinia
  • Lepechinia's Mecistandra

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Description

Lepechinia mecistandra (also called Mecistandra, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb with a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to South America, where it is found in rocky, sandy soils in grassland, scrub and open woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepechinia mecistandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepechinia mecistandra is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepechinia mecistandra is an evergreen shrub that can reach a height of 1.5 m. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well-established. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly and watered regularly.

Where to Find Lepechinia mecistandra

Lepechinia mecistandra can be found in Mexico, primarily in Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Lepechinia mecistandra FAQ

What is the common name of Lepechinia mecistandra?

Mecistandra

What is the natural habitat of Lepechinia mecistandra?

It is native to Mexico.

What are the characteristics of Lepechinia mecistandra?

It has a short stem and oval-shaped, green leaves. The white flowers have five petals and are bell-shaped.

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

John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
Hye-Kyoung Moon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.K.Moon' in the authors string.