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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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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
240870001/01/202617:58ArgentinaSanta FeMonseñor Zazpe 3575, Santa Fe de la Vera CruzGustavo Fernando Durán
223181906/01/2025ArgentinaSanta FeZona Sur, Santa FeGustavo Fernando Durán
193627801/01/2024ArgentinaSanta FeRaúl Tacca, Santa Fe de la Vera CruzGustavo Fernando Durán
192638710/12/2023ArgentinaSanta FeVía sin nombreGustavo Fernando Durán
190529404/11/2023ArgentinaSanta FeMonseñor Zazpe 3567, CXZGustavo Fernando Durán
171907105/02/2023ArgentinaSanta FeEduardo Tesaire1Gustavo Fernando Durán
169670502/01/2023ArgentinaSanta FeZona Sur, Santa FeGustavo Fernando Durán
169530230/12/2022ArgentinaSanta FeReserva Ecológica Ciudad Universitaria UNL (RECU), Santa Fe1Gustavo Fernando Durán
166380928/10/2022ArgentinaSanta FeReserva Natural Urbana del Oeste, Santa Fe1Gustavo Fernando Durán
152558102/01/2022ArgentinaSanta FeZona Sur, Santa FeGustavo Fernando Durán
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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 14/09/2026.