Status:
valid
Authors:
Cham.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 230 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229115
Common Names
- Rotundifolia Lippia
- Lippia Rotundifolia
- Lippia
Description
Lippia rotundifolia (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 rotundifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lippia rotundifolia var. rotundifolia
Lippia rotundifolia var. bahiensis Moldenke
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lippia rotundifolia has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lippia rotundifolia is a low-growing perennial shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting hormone and then place it in a pot with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Lippia rotundifolia
Lippia rotundifolia is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.
Lippia rotundifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lippia rotundifolia?
Lippia rotundifolia
What is the common name of Lippia rotundifolia?
Lippia
What is the natural habitat of Lippia rotundifolia?
Lippia rotundifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central and South America.
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:863806-1: 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].