Lippia schaueriana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. It is classified within the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Lippia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is characterized by a very specific and localized geographical distribution. It is primarily found within the vast territory of Brazil. Specifically, its presence is concentrated in the Northeast region of the country. This regional limitation suggests that the species is adapted to the particular environmental conditions of that area. Consequently, finding Lippia schaueriana outside of these Brazilian northeastern landscapes is quite uncommon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lippia schaueriana is fundamentally defined by its adaptation to the Caatinga (stricto sensu) biome, a semi-arid environment characterized by seasonal water scarcity and high solar radiation. Within this unique ecosystem, the species has evolved to thrive in xeric conditions, navigating the dramatic shifts between prolonged dry periods and concentrated rainy seasons. Its presence in the Caatinga strictu sensu implies a specialized physiological capacity to manage water stress and cope with the typical soil compositions of the region, which often feature rocky substrates or sandy textures under intense thermal fluctuations. This ecological niche dictates its growth patterns, resource competition, and interactions with the local fauna, ensuring its survival within one of Brazil's most distinctive and seasonally extreme dry forest environments.

Habitat :

Caatinga (stricto sensu)

Morphology

The morphology of Lippia schaueriana is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, exhibiting a self-supporting structure that does not require climbing assistance. As a terrestrial species, it is neither aquatic nor semiaquatic, nor does it function as an epiphyte, maintaining an independent existence without parasitic or hemi-epiphytic dependencies. The plant's structural integrity is defined by its woody nature, which supports its development as a robust, self-supporting shrub within its natural habitat.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Lippia schaueriana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Caryophyllene, LIMONENE, PIPERITONE, Piperitone oxide, Spathulenol.

Caryophyllene

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

LIMONENE

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

PIPERITONE

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Piperitone oxide

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)

Spathulenol

1. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)