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Lippia alba
Lippia alba (Mill.) N.E. Br. ex Britton & P. Wilson
Bushy Lippia
Verbenaceae (Verbena Family)
Synonym(s): Lantana alba, Lippia geminata
USDA Symbol: lial
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (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 Frogfruit, and Chase Tree or Vitex are grown as ornamentals.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Fruit Type: Drupe
Size Notes: Up to about 6 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Pink , Purple , VioletBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Distribution
USA: FL , TXNative Habitat: Stream/river banks, Open woodlands
Growing Conditions
Water Use: MediumLight Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Moist
Soil Description: Sandy, Sandy Loam Medium Loam, Clay Loam Clay
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Aromatic, Accent tree or shrub, Blooms ornamentalUse Wildlife: Nectar-butterflies, Nectar-hummingbirds, Seeds-granivorous birds
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Butterflies and Moths of North America (BAMONA)
Rustic sphinx (Manduca rustica) ![]() Adult Food Source |
Lantana Scrub-Hairstreak (Strymon bazochii) ![]() Larval Host |
National Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FAC | FAC | FAC |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department - Austin, TX
National Butterfly Center - Mission, TX
Bibliography
Bibref 1186 - Field Guide to Moths of Eastern North America (2005) Covell, C.V., Jr.Bibref 1185 - Field Guide to Western Butterflies (Peterson Field Guides) (1999) Opler, P.A. and A.B. Wright
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Web Reference
Webref 1 - Texas Native Shrubs (2002) Texas A&M University Agriculture Program and Leslie Finical, Dallas ArboretumAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lippia alba in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lippia alba in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lippia alba
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-10-19Research By: TWC Staff