Lepechinia vulcanicola - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vulcanicola
ID:
226743
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.I.Wood
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 43: 299 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226073
Common Names
- Lepechinia vulcanicola
- Vulcanicola Lepechinia
- Vulcanicola's Lepechinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepechinia vulcanicola (also called 'Volcano Mint', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant found in Central and South America. It has a single stem and produces a single flower with a white color. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and is typically found growing in rocky, volcanic soils.
Uses & Benefits
Lepechinia vulcanicola 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 vulcanicola 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.
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Lepechinia vulcanicola is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 foot tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or stem cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Lepechinia vulcanicola
Lepechinia vulcanicola is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Lepechinia vulcanicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepechinia vulcanicola?
Lepechinia vulcanicola
What is the common name of Lepechinia vulcanicola?
Volcanic Pitcher Sage
What is the natural habitat of Lepechinia vulcanicola?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-110810: Based on the initial data import
John Richard Ironside Wood (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.I.Wood' in the authors string.