Plant profile
Lippia lippioides
Lippia lippioides (Cham.) Rusby
A low-growing outdoor plant with small leaves and flowers clustered in rounded heads. Grow it in sun and well-drained soil, and avoid overwatering.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Grows as a woody clump (shrub).
- Climate
- Seasonally dry tropical climate.
- Origin / area
- Geographical area of origin: S. Bolivia to SE. & S. Brazil and N. Argentina.
Recommended products for Lippia lippioides
Basic care
- Watering
- Moderate watering: let the top layer dry between soaks.
- Light
- Aim for several hours of direct sun every day.
- Temperature
- Don’t leave it outdoors in hard frosts.
- Humidity
- Don’t park it where condensation is constant.
Pet toxicity
Not a safe plant for animals to nibble on leaves or stems.
Cats: yes (toxic). Dogs: yes (toxic).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q111380081) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (4086272) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (141196-2) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000228960) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).