Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
nubigena
ID:
1333367

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.R.I.Wood & J.M.Mercado

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Boliv. Bot. 8: 42 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001345821

Common Names

  • Lepechinia Nubigena
  • Nubigena Lepechinia
  • Nubigena's Lepechinia

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Description

Lepechinia nubigena (also called Lepechinia Nubigena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in the Mediterranean region. It is a perennial herbaceous plant with a single stem, and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and rocky areas, and is native to Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Uses & Benefits

Lepechinia nubigena has been used in traditional medicine for treating headaches, stomach aches, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepechinia nubigena is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellowish-green petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepechinia nubigena is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or fall. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade.

Where to Find Lepechinia nubigena

Lepechinia nubigena is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Lepechinia nubigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepechinia nubigena?

Lepechinia nubigena

What is the common name of Lepechinia nubigena?

Cloud-loving Lepechinia

What type of plant is Lepechinia nubigena?

Herb

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 Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.
J.M. Mercado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Mercado' in the authors string.