Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dulcis
ID:
229471

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trevir.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 13: 187 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228801

Common Names

  • Lippia dulcis
  • Sweet Lippia
  • Sweet Verbena

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Description

Lippia dulcis (also called 'Sweet Lippia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia dulcis has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lippia dulcis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia dulcis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Lippia dulcis should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Lippia dulcis

Lippia dulcis is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Lippia dulcis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia dulcis?

Lippia dulcis

What is the common name of Lippia dulcis?

Sweet lippia

Where is Lippia dulcis native to?

Southwestern Mexico

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

Ludolph Christian Treviranus (1779-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trevir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141103-2: 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].