Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.I.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 295 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226070
Common Names
- Lepechinia velutina
- Velutina Lepechinia
- Velutina's Lepechinia
Description
Lepechinia velutina (also called Velvet Pitcher Sage, among many other common names) is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepechinia velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepechinia velutina has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepechinia velutina is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lepechinia velutina
Lepechinia velutina is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Lepechinia velutina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepechinia velutina?
Lepechinia velutina
What is the common name of Lepechinia velutina?
Velvet Pitcher Sage
What is the natural habitat of Lepechinia velutina?
Dry, rocky slopes in chaparral and coastal sage scrub
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,