Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Epling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 24. 1935
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000226071
Common Names
- Lepechinia vesiculosa
- Vesiculosa Lepechinia
- Vesiculosa's Lepechinia
Synonyms
- Hyptis vesiculosa Benth. [unknown]
- Lepechinia aurifera (Rusby) Epling [unknown]
- Lepechinia confusa (Briq.) Epling [unknown]
- Lepechinia inflata (Briq.) Epling [unknown]
- Mesosphaerum vesiculosum Kuntze [unknown]
- Sphacele inflata Briq. [unknown]
- Sphacele kuntzeana Briq. [unknown]
- Sphacele mandoniana Briq. [unknown]
- Sphacele vesiculosa (Benth.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Alguelaguen cochabambanum Briq. [unknown]
- Alguelaguen confusum Briq. [unknown]
- Alguelaguen inflatum Briq. [unknown]
- Alguelaguen kuntzeanum Briq. [unknown]
- Alguelaguen mandonianum Briq. [unknown]
- Alguelagum auriferum Rusby [unknown]
Description
Lepechinia vesiculosa (also called Bladder Pitcher Sage, among many other common names) is a small shrub with oval-shaped leaves and white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lepechinia vesiculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepechinia vesiculosa has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lepechinia vesiculosa is a perennial shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Lepechinia vesiculosa
Lepechinia vesiculosa is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Lepechinia vesiculosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepechinia vesiculosa?
Lepechinia vesiculosa
What is the common name of Lepechinia vesiculosa?
Bladder Pitcher Sage
What is the natural habitat of Lepechinia vesiculosa?
Dry, rocky slopes in chaparral and coastal sage scrub
Species in the Lepechinia genus
Lepechinia anomala,
Lepechinia bella,
Lepechinia betonicifolia,
Lepechinia bullata,
Lepechinia calycina,
Lepechinia cardiophylla,
Lepechinia caulescens,
Lepechinia chamaedryoides,
Lepechinia cocuyensis,
Lepechinia codon,
Lepechinia conferta,
Lepechinia dioica,
Lepechinia floribunda,
Lepechinia fragrans,
Lepechinia ganderi,
Lepechinia glomerata,
Lepechinia graveolens,
Lepechinia hastata,
Lepechinia heteromorpha,
Lepechinia lamiifolia,
Lepechinia lancifolia,
Lepechinia marica,
Lepechinia mexicana,
Lepechinia meyenii,
Lepechinia mollis,
Lepechinia mutica,
Lepechinia nelsonii,
Lepechinia paniculata,
Lepechinia radula,
Lepechinia rufocampi,
Lepechinia salviae,
Lepechinia salviifolia,
Lepechinia schiedeana,
Lepechinia scobina,
Lepechinia speciosa,
Lepechinia tomentosa,
Lepechinia urbanii,
Lepechinia velutina,
Lepechinia vesiculosa,
Lepechinia vulcanicola,
Lepechinia rossii,
Lepechinia flammea,
Lepechinia yecorana,
Lepechinia mecistandra,
Lepechinia leucophylloides,
Lepechinia nubigena,
Lepechinia chilensis,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,