Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.St.-Hil. , A.Juss. & Cambess.) Schauer
Source:
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 582 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048554
Common Names
- Pseudothea Lippia
- Pseudothea Verbena
- Pseudothea Shrub Verbena
Description
Lippia pseudothea (also called False Thea Lippia, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It has white flowers with four petals and is native to South America. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lippia pseudothea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lippia pseudothea has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lippia pseudothea is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a pot of moist soil.
Where to Find Lippia pseudothea
Lippia pseudothea can be found in South America.
Lippia pseudothea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lippia pseudothea?
Lippia pseudothea
What is the common name of Lippia pseudothea?
False Thea Lippia
What is the natural habitat of Lippia pseudothea?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
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:863782-1: 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].