Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bromleyana
ID:
229406

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 43: 294 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228736

Common Names

  • Lippia bromleyana
  • Lippia Bromleyana
  • Lippia Bromleyana Plant

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Description

Lippia bromleyana (also called Bromley's 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 bromleyana 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 bromleyana 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia bromleyana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or in a mixed border.

Where to Find Lippia bromleyana

Lippia bromleyana is native to South America, where it can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Lippia bromleyana FAQ

What is the common name of Lippia bromleyana?

Bromley's Lippia

What is the origin of Lippia bromleyana?

Mexico and Central America

What is the growth habit of Lippia bromleyana?

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141064-2: 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].