Status:
valid
Authors:
Salimena & Múlgura
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 332: 297 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318926
Common Names
- Lippia Ganevii
- Ganevii Star
- Ganevii Morning Glory
Description
Lippia ganevii (also called 'Ganev's Lippia', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lippia ganevii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lippia ganevii has small, white flowers with yellow-green lips. Its seeds are small and round with a black or brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lippia ganevii is a tropical plant that prefers warm, humid climates. It should be grown in well-drained soil that is slightly acidic. Propagation is best done through stem cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a potting mix and kept moist until they have rooted.
Where to Find Lippia ganevii
Lippia ganevii can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Lippia ganevii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lippia ganevii?
Lippia ganevii
What is the common name of Lippia ganevii?
Ganev's Lippia
Where is Lippia ganevii native to?
Brazil
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:77174884-1: 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].