Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
asperrima
ID:
229369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 215 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228699



Common Names

  • Lippia asperrima
  • Rough Lippia
  • Rough Verbena


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Description

Lippia asperrima (also called Lippia asperrima, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, Verbenaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry habitats. It is a small shrub, growing to a height of 0.5–2 m, with small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia asperrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a natural insect repellent and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lippia asperrima has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval capsule. The seedlings are small, light green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia asperrima 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 asperrima

Lippia asperrima is native to South America, where it can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Lippia asperrima FAQ

What is the common name of Lippia asperrima?

Rough Lippia

What is the origin of Lippia asperrima?

Mexico and Central America

What is the growth habit of Lippia asperrima?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall

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

Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:320719-2: 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].