Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
oxyphyllaria
ID:
229716

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Donn.Sm.) Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 18: 1010 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229046

Common Names

  • Lippia oxyphyllaria
  • Verbena oxyphyllaria
  • Lippia verbena

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Description

Lippia oxyphyllaria (also called Mexican Oregano, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia oxyphyllaria is used as an ornamental plant and for its essential oils, which are used in perfumes and aromatherapy.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lippia oxyphyllaria is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia oxyphyllaria is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lippia oxyphyllaria

Lippia oxyphyllaria is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Oaxaca, Puebla, and Veracruz.

Lippia oxyphyllaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia oxyphyllaria?

Lippia oxyphyllaria

What is the common name of Lippia oxyphyllaria?

Sharp-leaf Lippia

What is the natural habitat of Lippia oxyphyllaria?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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

Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
John Donnell Smith (1829-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Donn.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141244-2: 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].