Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth & C.D.Bouché
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (B, Berolinensis) 1845: 10 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228720
Common Names
- Lippia bicolor
- Bicolor Lippia
- Two-colored Lippia
Description
Lippia bicolor (also called Two-Colored Lippia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Lippia bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lippia bicolor is small and white, with four petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lippia bicolor is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It has a spreading habit and can reach up to 3 feet in height. Propagation is done by division of the stems or by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Lippia bicolor
Lippia bicolor is native to South America, where it can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Lippia bicolor FAQ
What is the common name of Lippia bicolor?
Two-colored Lippia
What is the origin of Lippia bicolor?
Mexico and Central America
What is the growth habit of Lippia bicolor?
It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall
Species in the Lippia genus
Lippia aberrans,
Lippia abyssinica,
Lippia acuminata,
Lippia acutidens,
Lippia alba,
Lippia alnifolia,
Lippia americana,
Lippia angustifolia,
Lippia antaica,
Lippia appendiculata,
Lippia arechavaletae,
Lippia aristata,
Lippia asperrima,
Lippia balansae,
Lippia baumii,
Lippia bellatula,
Lippia bicolor,
Lippia brachypoda,
Lippia bracteosa,
Lippia bradei,
Lippia bromleyana,
Lippia burtonii,
Lippia callensi,
Lippia campestris,
Lippia cardiostegia,
Lippia carviodora,
Lippia chevalierii,
Lippia chiapasensis,
Lippia chrysantha,
Lippia coarctata,
Lippia coriacea,
Lippia corymbosa,
Lippia culmenicola,
Lippia dauensis,
Lippia domingensis,
Lippia durangensis,
Lippia ekmanii,
Lippia elliptica,
Lippia eupatorium,
Lippia fastigiata,
Lippia felippei,
Lippia ferruginea,
Lippia filifolia,
Lippia fissicalyx,
Lippia flavida,
Lippia florida,
Lippia formosa,
Lippia fragrans,
Lippia gardneriana,
Lippia gehrtii,
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863536-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].