Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart. & Schauer) T.R.S.Silva
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 40: 59 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462826
Common Names
- Spiraeastrum Lippia
- Spiraeastrum Lippia
- Spiraeastrum Lippia
Description
Lippia spiraeastrum (also called Spiraea Lippia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It is an annual herb growing up to 30 cm tall, with white flowers. It is native to South America, and it is found in a variety of habitats, including grassland, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lippia spiraeastrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, as a diuretic, and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lippia spiraeastrum has small, white flowers with five petals and a center of yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lippia spiraeastrum is a perennial shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Lippia spiraeastrum
Lippia spiraeastrum is native to South America and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as grasslands and open woodlands.
Lippia spiraeastrum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lippia spiraeastrum?
Lippia spiraeastrum
What type of plant is Lippia spiraeastrum?
Lippia spiraeastrum is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Lippia spiraeastrum?
Lippia spiraeastrum is native to 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:1082422-2: 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].