Lippia dulcis (Trevir.) Moldenke
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Lippia dulcis

Family: VERBENACEAE
Genus: Lippia
Species: dulcis (Trevir.) Moldenke
Common names: Mexican lippia, yerba dulce, Aztec sweetherb
Distribution summary: Mexico, Central America, Caribbean, Venezuela, Colombia
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H2 - Tender; cool or frost-free greenhouse
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Plants in pots (POT)
Flowering months: June, July
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

Synonyms: Phyla dulcis

http://wgb.cimmyt.org/gringlobal/taxonomydetail.aspx?id=429352

Once used in South America as a treatment for chest infections

http://www.norfolkherbs.co.uk/product/aztec-sweet-herb/

Used as a natural sweetener, reported to contain the compound hernandulcin

Northern America, Mexico

Southern America, Caribbean

Southern America, Northern South America, Venezuela

Southern America, Western South America, Colombia

Southern America, Central America

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