Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
229480

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 593 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000228810



Common Names

  • Lippia elliptica
  • Elliptic Lippia
  • Elliptic Verbena


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Description

Lippia elliptica (also called 'Elliptic Lippia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It is found in dry, rocky habitats and has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia elliptica is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a food flavoring.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lippia elliptica var. elliptica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lippia elliptica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia elliptica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a sandy soil. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once established, Lippia elliptica should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Lippia elliptica

Lippia elliptica is native to Mexico, where it is found in the states of Durango, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.

Lippia elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia elliptica?

Lippia elliptica

What is the common name of Lippia elliptica?

Elliptical Lippia

What is the natural habitat of Lippia elliptica?

Lippia elliptica is native to Mexico and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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

Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:863605-1: 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].