Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
coarctata
ID:
229442

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tronc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 19: 490 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228772



Common Names

  • Lippia coarctata
  • Lippia Coarctata
  • Lippia Coarctata Plant


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Description

Lippia coarctata (also called Narrow-Leaved Lippia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Central America. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has small, fragrant, lemon-scented leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in open woodlands, scrub, and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia coarctata has many medicinal uses, including treating fever, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lippia coarctata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia coarctata is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an evergreen perennial that grows best in humid, warm climates. It can be grown in containers or in the ground, in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and regular watering.

Where to Find Lippia coarctata

Lippia coarctata is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Lippia coarctata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia coarctata?

Lippia coarctata

What is the common name of Lippia coarctata?

Tight Lippia

What is the natural habitat of Lippia coarctata?

Lippia coarctata is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

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

Nélida Sara Troncoso (1914-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tronc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141082-2: 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].