Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
1306471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salimena

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Hickenia 3(37): 145 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318925

Common Names

  • Lippia Ciliata
  • Ciliata Star
  • Ciliata Morning Glory

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Description

Lippia ciliata (also called 'Fringed Lippia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia ciliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lippia ciliata has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. Its seeds are small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia ciliata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a potting mix that is moist and well-draining.

Where to Find Lippia ciliata

Lippia ciliata can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Lippia ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia ciliata?

Lippia ciliata

What is the common name of Lippia ciliata?

Fringed Lippia

Where is Lippia ciliata native to?

Brazil

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

Fátima Regina Gonçalves Salimena: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salimena' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:324505-2: 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].