Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
renifolia
ID:
229766

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 36(II): 204 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000229097



Common Names

  • Renifolia Lippia
  • Lippia Renifolia
  • Lippia


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Description

Lippia renifolia (also called Kidney-Leaved Lippia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or subshrub that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has white flowers and small, ovate leaves that are usually hairy. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in grasslands, scrublands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lippia renifolia 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 renifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lippia renifolia is a shrub native to Central and South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and light levels. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Lippia renifolia

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

Lippia renifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lippia renifolia?

Lippia renifolia

What are the common names of Lippia renifolia?

Reniform Lippia, Reniform Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Lippia renifolia?

Lippia renifolia is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry, open 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

Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:328975-2: 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].