Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
phryxocalyx
ID:
229732

Status:
valid

Authors:
Briq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 1161 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229062



Common Names

  • Lippia phryxocalyx
  • Verbena phryxocalyx
  • Lippia verbena


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Description

Lippia phryxocalyx (also called Mexican Oregano, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It has small, ovate leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia phryxocalyx has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and digestive ailments. It is also used as an insect repellent and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lippia phryxocalyx is small, white, and tubular with five petals. The seed is small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are green and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia phryxocalyx is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings or division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lippia phryxocalyx

Lippia phryxocalyx is native to Central America and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

Lippia phryxocalyx FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia phryxocalyx?

Lippia phryxocalyx

What is the common name of Lippia phryxocalyx?

Fringed Lippia

What is the natural habitat of Lippia phryxocalyx?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands

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

John Isaac Briquet (1870-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Briq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:141254-2: 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].