Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scaberrima
ID:
229804

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sond.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 23: 87 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229135

Common Names

  • Lippia scaberrima
  • Scaberrima Lippia
  • Rough Lippia

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Description

Lippia scaberrima (also called Rough Lippia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with small, white flowers and small, aromatic leaves. It is native to Mexico and is commonly found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia scaberrima 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lippia scaberrima has small white flowers with yellow centers and small, black, round seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia scaberrima is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and light levels. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lippia scaberrima

Lippia scaberrima is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Lippia scaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia scaberrima?

Lippia scaberrima

What are the common names of Lippia scaberrima?

Rough Lippia, Rough Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Lippia scaberrima?

Lippia scaberrima is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry, open areas.

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

Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863821-1: 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].