Lippia rugosa

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lippia nigeriensis
• Lippia nigeriensis var. brevipedunculata

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant, known scientifically as Lippia rugosa, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Ultimately, it is categorized under the genus Lippia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is primarily found across the diverse landscapes of West Tropical Africa. Specifically, its presence is documented within the borders of Benin. It also grows throughout the coastal and inland regions of Gambia. Furthermore, the species can be located in the territories of Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Finally, its geographical range extends into the country of Mali.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Lippia rugosa is characterized by its status as a perennial species, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its structural growth and survival strategy, the plant is classified as a chamaephyte, a life form where the majority of the shoot system remains close to the soil surface, often protected by seasonal debris or the ground itself. This classification as a chamaephyte is consistent across its morphological descriptions, ensuring its resilience and ability to maintain its vegetative presence over a long-term lifecycle.

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lippia rugosa is characterized by a growth form classified as a herb, exhibiting a non-woody structure throughout its vegetative development. It functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite, maintaining its own nutritional processes without reliance on a host. As a terrestrial plant, it establishes itself directly in the soil rather than growing as an epiphyte. In terms of its physical habit, the species possesses a self-supporting climbing capability, allowing it to extend its growth through its own structural integrity.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

herb

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

non-woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Lippia rugosa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Natural product research

Chemicals

Lippia rugosa has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 5-Hydroxy-3,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone, Lupeol acetate, saccharose.

5-Hydroxy-3,7,4'-trimethoxyflavone

1. Natural product research

Lupeol acetate

1. Natural product research

saccharose

1. Natural product research

Preparations

Lippia rugosa has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include leaf extract.

Leaf extract

1. Natural product research