Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
radula
ID:
229757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 279 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229088

Common Names

  • Radula Lippia
  • Lippia Radula
  • Lippia

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Description

Lippia radula (also called Raspy Lippia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or subshrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has white flowers and small, ovate leaves that are usually hairy. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands, scrublands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia radula has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and digestive ailments. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lippia radula 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 radula is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is an evergreen plant with small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. It is also susceptible to fungal diseases, so it should be monitored regularly for signs of disease.

Where to Find Lippia radula

Lippia radula is native to Central America and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Lippia radula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia radula?

Lippia radula

What are the common names of Lippia radula?

Lemon Verbena, Lemon Bush, Lemon Lippia

What is the natural habitat of Lippia radula?

Dry, rocky, and sandy soils in open woodlands, scrublands, and grasslands

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

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863789-1: 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].