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Phyla nodiflora

Phyla nodiflora

(L.) Greene
Hierba Del Mosquito

Family: Verbenaceae
Order: Lamiales
Class: Magnoliopsida
Phylum / Division: Magnoliophyta
Kingdom: Plantae

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Synonyms: Phyla canescens.





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Phyla nodiflora, commonly known as lippia, kurapia, turkey tangle frogfruit, capeweed, and frogfruit, is a species of flowering plant in the family Verbenaceae. It can be found in the tropics around the globe. It is often grown as an ornamental plant for ground cover, and is often present in yards or disturbed areas.

 The 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.

Habitat and Distribution: P. nodiflora has been found throughout North America, Asia, and Africa.

It is most commonly found in moist habitats with poorly to well-drained soils.

Ecology: P. nodiflora acts as a common nectar source and is the host plant for various butterflies, including the white peacock.

Source: Wikipedia, article Phyla nodiflora. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 17/07/2026.





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Species photographs

Count: 34

Foto
Photography ID: 682702
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  Adult

Ezpeleta
Buenos Aires
Argentina
04/17/2026
Marcos Garberoglio
Foto
Photography ID: 678358
♂ ♀
  Adult

Villa Gesell
Buenos Aires
Argentina
03/16/2026
Marcos Garberoglio
Foto
Photography ID: 676774
♂ ♀
  Adult

Florida
Buenos Aires
Argentina
03/05/2026
Marcos Garberoglio
Foto
Photography ID: 663105
  Adult

La Azotea
Entre Ríos
Argentina
11/23/2025
Peter Vidana
Foto
Photography ID: 662869
  Adult

La Azotea
Entre Ríos
Argentina
11/23/2025
Gaston Lisandro Gabinetti
Foto
Photography ID: 661311
  Adult

Mar Chiquita
Buenos Aires
Argentina
05/14/2023
Jorge Iriberri
Foto
Photography ID: 653976
  Adult

Departamento Patiño
Formosa
Argentina
09/18/2025
Hugo Alberto Valderrey
Foto
Photography ID: 630270
  Adult

Departamento Utracan
La Pampa
Argentina
04/02/2025
Hugo Alberto Valderrey
Foto
Photography ID: 602880
  Adult

Magdalena
Buenos Aires
Argentina
12/08/2020
Maria Belén Dri



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Species records

Count: 50



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
245967117/04/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresEzpeletaMarcos Garberoglio
245623703/04/2026ArgentinaEntre RíosReserva de Usos Múltiples Humedales e Islas de VictoriaGaston Lisandro Gabinetti
244845216/03/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresVilla GesellMarcos Garberoglio
244551510/03/2026ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresReserva Ecológica Ciudad Universitaria - Costanera Norte (RECU-CN)Marcos Garberoglio
244327005/03/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresFloridaMarcos Garberoglio
240870001/01/202617:58ArgentinaSanta FeMonseñor Zazpe 3575, Santa Fe de la Vera CruzGustavo Fernando Durán
240020723/11/2025ArgentinaEntre RíosLa AzoteaPeter Vidana
239930423/11/2025ArgentinaEntre RíosLa AzoteaGaston Lisandro Gabinetti
236857818/09/2025ArgentinaFormosaLas Lomitas, Departamento PatiñoHugo Alberto Valderrey
227250402/04/2025ArgentinaLa PampaReserva Natural Laguna de Utracán, Departamento UtracanHugo Alberto Valderrey
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Phyla nodiflora – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 09/10/2026.