Lippia graveolens
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Verbenaceae |
| Genus: | Lippia |
| Species: | L. graveolens
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Lippia graveolens, a species of
specific epithet is derived from two Latin words: gravis, meaning 'heavy', and olens, meaning 'smelling'.[5] It is a shrub or small tree, reaching 1–2.7 m (3.3–8.9 ft) in height.[2] Fragrant white or yellowish flowers can be found on the plant throughout the year, especially after rains.[3]
Uses
The
para-cymene, and 0-15% eucalyptol. The first two components give the plant a flavor similar to oregano[2] (to which it is not closely related), and the leaves are widely used as an herb in Mexico and Central America.[6]
See also
- Hedeoma patens, Spanish common name orégano chiquito ('small oregano'); native to the Mexican states of Chihuahua and Coahuila.
- Coleus amboinicus, known as Cuban oregano, orégano poleo ('pennyroyal oregano'), orégano francés ('French oregano'), Mexican mint, Mexican thyme, and many other names. Common throughout the tropics, including Latin America, but probably of eastern-hemisphere origin.
References
- ^ a b "Lippia origanoides". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 2010-01-22.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-88192-994-2– via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Red-brush, Redbrush Lippia, Oregano Cimmaron, Scented Lippia, Hierba Dulce, Romerillo de Monte, Te de Pais, Tarbay Lippia graveolens (L. berlandier)". Benny Simpson's Texas Native Shrubs. Texas A&M University. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- ^ "Lippia graveolens Kunth". ITIS Standard Reports. Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved January 22, 2010.
- ISBN 978-0-521-86645-3– via Google Books.
- ISBN 978-1-4200-4316-7– via Google Books.
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