Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
diversifolia
ID:
1553307

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Cardoso & Salimena

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 406: 244 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033095

Common Names

  • Diversifolia Lippia
  • Diversifol Lippia
  • Diversifol Water-willow

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Description

Lippia diversifolia (also called Diversifolia, among many other common names) is a shrub of the family Verbenaceae. It is native to tropical South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It has small, white flowers and small, round, purple fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia diversifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lippia diversifolia is white, with 5 petals. The seed is a small, round nut, containing a single seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a pair of opposite, elliptic leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia diversifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Lippia diversifolia

Lippia diversifolia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Lippia diversifolia FAQ

What are the common names of Lippia diversifolia?

Diverse-leaved Lippia

What is the natural habitat of Lippia diversifolia?

It is found in the tropical forests of Brazil

What is the average height of Lippia diversifolia?

It can reach a height of up to 10 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:77200362-1: 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].