Phyla nodiflora, commonly known as Lippia[3], Kurapia[4], and Frogfruit,[5] is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It can be found in the Tropics around the globe.[2] It is often grown as an ornamental plant for ground cover, and is often present in yards or disturbed areas.[citation needed]
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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: | Phyla |
| Species: | P. nodiflora
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Description
editThe inflorescence consists of a purple centre encircled by small white-to-pink flowers. The flower takes on a match-like look, which is why the plant is sometimes called matchweed. It is similar to the related species Phyla lanceolata, but differs in having much shorter leaves that are often blunt and much more rounded. Both species are common as weeds and in the ornamental environment.[citation needed]
References
edit- ^ Lansdown, R.V. (2019). "Phyla nodiflora". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T164053A67789742. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T164053A67789742.en. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Phyla nodiflora (L.) Greene | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
- ^ "California Native Plant Society". calscape.org. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "PlantMaster". plantmaster.com. Retrieved 2024-10-30.
- ^ "Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center - The University of Texas at Austin". www.wildflower.org. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
External links
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