Lippia turbinata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Lippia disepala
• Lippia turbinata f. angustifolia
• Lippia globiflora f. glabriuscula
• Lippia aprica
• Lippia turbinata f. magnifolia

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae in the order Lamiales and is a member of the family Verbenaceae. Within this family, it is specifically identified under the genus Lippia.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a significant presence across various regions of South America. In Western South America, its range includes the countries of Bolivia and Peru. Moving toward the southern part of the continent, it can be found throughout Northeast Argentina. It is also widely distributed across Northwest Argentina. Finally, the species extends its reach into the northern regions of Chile.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Lippia turbinata is characterized by its adaptability to diverse topographic gradients, thriving within an elevational range that extends from sea level (0 m AMSL) up to a maximum altitude of 1500 m AMSL. This broad altitudinal distribution allows the species to colonize a variety of ecological niches, ranging from lowland coastal or riverine environments to mid-altitude montane regions. Its presence across such a significant vertical span suggests a tolerance for varying temperature regimes and atmospheric pressures, enabling it to persist in both warmer, more humid lowlands and slightly cooler, temperate highland zones. This ecological plasticity is a key factor in its ability to establish itself across fragmented landscapes within its natural habitat.

Elevational range max:

1500 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Lippia turbinata is characterized by its status as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist through multiple growing seasons. In terms of its growth habit and structural adaptation to its environment, it exhibits distinct life forms, specifically categorized as both a chamaephyte and a nanophanerophyte. This indicates that the plant maintains its woody or herbaceous parts close to the ground, typically keeping its buds at or just above the soil surface to survive varying environmental conditions.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

chamaephyte

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Lippia turbinata is characterized by a woody growth form, specifically manifesting as a self-supporting shrub. It functions as an independent organism, lacking any parasitic tendencies, and maintains a terrestrial existence, distinguishing it from aquatic, semiaquatic, or epiphytic lifestyles. Rather than exhibiting climbing habits such as a liana or vine, the plant is structurally self-supporting and does not rely on other vegetation for vertical growth. Its physical development is defined by its woody nature, contributing to its stable, shrubby stature within its terrestrial 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 turbinata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Flavonoids, Piperitenone oxide.

Flavonoids

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

Piperitenone oxide

1. Pharmaceutical biology

Conditions

Lippia turbinata has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include lipid peroxidation, protein carbonylation.

Lipid peroxidation

1. International journal of toxicology

Protein carbonylation

1. International journal of toxicology

Preparations

Lippia turbinata has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include decoction, essential oil, infusion.

Decoction

1. International journal of toxicology

Essential oil

1. Phytotherapy research : PTR

Infusion

1. International journal of toxicology