Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
rossii
ID:
806741

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Boyd & Mistretta

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Madroño 53: 79 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806075

Common Names

  • Lepechinia rossii
  • Rossii Lepechinia
  • Lepechinia Rossii

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Description

Lepechinia rossii (also called Ross' Lepechinia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats, such as on hillsides and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lepechinia rossii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lepechinia rossii is white in color and has a star-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepechinia rossii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and seeds should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lepechinia rossii

Lepechinia rossii is native to Mexico. It can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental.

Lepechinia rossii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lepechinia rossii?

Lepechinia rossii

What is the common name of Lepechinia rossii?

Rossii Lepechinia

Where is Lepechinia rossii found?

Lepechinia rossii is found in Mexico

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-344347: Based on the initial data import
Steve Boyd (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Boyd' in the authors string.
Orlando Mistretta: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mistretta' in the authors string.