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Lippia graveolens
Lippia graveolens Kunth
Mexican Oregano, Redbrush Lippia
Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LIGR6
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
This species is a member of the verbena family (family Verbenaceae), which includes about 75 genera and 3,000 species of herbs, shrubs, and trees, mostly of tropical and warm temperate regions. Among them, teak is a highly prized furniture wood, and Vervain, Lantana, Lippia or Frog Fruit, and Chase Tree or Vitex are grown as ornamentals.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 8 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct , Nov
Bloom Notes: White to yellowish.
Distribution
USA: NM , TXNative Habitat: Flat desert areas, Chaparral & brush country, Hillsides, Slopes
Growing Conditions
Water Use: LowLight Requirement: Sun
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil Description: Rocky, Limestone-based, Caliche type, Gravelly, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam Clay Loam Clay
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Showy, Aromatic, Blooms ornamentalUse Wildlife: Nectar-butterflies, Nectar-bees, Nectar-insects, Seeds-granivorous birds
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Naval Air Station Kingsville - Kingsville, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 291 - Texas Wildscapes: Gardening for Wildlife (1999) Damude, N. & K.C. BenderSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 75 - Southwest Desert Flora (2020) Southwest Desert FloraWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Lippia graveolens in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lippia graveolens in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lippia graveolens
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-02-16Research By: TWC Staff