Status:
valid
Authors:
(Briq.) Tronc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 12: 267 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228651
Common Names
- Lippia aberrans
- Lippia abyssinica
- Lippia acuminata
Description
Lippia aberrans (also called Aberrant Lippia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Lippia aberrans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin ailments and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lippia aberrans has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The flowers are followed by small, black, oval-shaped seed capsules. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lippia aberrans is a perennial herb native to the Caribbean. It is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It has a spreading habit and can reach up to 3 feet in height. Propagation is done by division of the stems or by seed. The seed should be sown in a well-drained, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Lippia aberrans
Lippia aberrans can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Lippia aberrans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lippia aberrans?
Lippia aberrans
What is the common name of Lippia aberrans?
Aberrant Lippia
What is the family of Lippia aberrans?
Verbenaceae
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:141017-2: 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].