Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
maximiliani
ID:
463428

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schauer) T.R.S.Silva

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 40: 58 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462760



Common Names

  • Maximiliani Lippia
  • Maximiliani Verbena
  • Maximiliani Lippia


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Description

Lippia maximiliani (also called Maximilian's Verbena, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of 1–3 m and has fragrant white flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia maximiliani is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long blooming period and can attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also a good ground cover plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lippia maximiliani has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia maximiliani can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be kept moist and in a sunny position.

Where to Find Lippia maximiliani

Lippia maximiliani can be found in the mountains of Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.

Lippia maximiliani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia maximiliani?

Lippia maximiliani

What is the common name of Lippia maximiliani?

Maximilian's Lippia

Where is Lippia maximiliani found?

Lippia maximiliani is found in the mountains of Central and South America.

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.
Tânia Regina dos Santos Silva (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.R.S.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1098176-2: 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].