Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
minima
ID:
1306446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salimena

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 24: 232 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318900

Common Names

  • Lippia Minima
  • Minima Star
  • Minima Morning Glory

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Description

Lippia minima (also called Lippia Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It grows in dry, sunny areas and has small, needle-like leaves. The flowers are small and yellow and have a tubular structure.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia minima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lippia minima are white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia minima is a 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 -80°C (-112°F). Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Lippia minima

Lippia minima can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Lippia minima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia minima?

Lippia minima

What is the common name of Lippia minima?

Lippia minima

What type of plant is Lippia minima?

Shrub

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:77119366-1: 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].