Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
yecorana
ID:
922339

Status:
valid

Authors:
Henrickson, Fishbein & T.Van Devender

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 5: 69 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921674

Common Names

  • Lepechinia yecorana
  • Yecorana Lepechinia
  • Yecorana Pitcher Sage

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Description

Lepechinia yecorana (also called 'Yecorana Lepechinia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central America and the Caribbean. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lepechinia yecorana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lepechinia yecorana has white flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lepechinia yecorana is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Lepechinia yecorana

Lepechinia yecorana is native to the tropical rainforests of Mexico.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467271: Based on the initial data import
Thomas R. Van Devender (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Van Devender' in the authors string.
James Solberg Henrickson (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrickson' in the authors string.
Mark Fishbein (b.2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fishbein' in the authors string.