Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
deltata
ID:
1542109

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.N.Santana & T.R.S.Silva

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 459: 292 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000023481


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Description

Lippia deltata (also called 'Delta Lippia' or 'Delta Verbena', among many other common names) is a species of perennial herb in the family Verbenaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has linear, green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia deltata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and abdominal pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lippia deltata is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling has a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia deltata is a small to medium-sized evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Lippia deltata

Lippia deltata is native to the tropical forests of Mexico.

Lippia deltata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia deltata?

Lippia deltata

What is the natural habitat of Lippia deltata?

Forests of Mexico

What is the size of Lippia deltata?

It can reach a height of up to 20 meters

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:77211773-1: 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].