Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arequipensis
ID:
1322303

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siedo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 15: 38 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334757

Common Names

  • Aloysia arequipensis
  • Arequipa Aloysia
  • Arequipa Verbena

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Description

Aloysia arequipensis (also called Arequipa Aloysia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, from Mexico to Peru. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aloysia arequipensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant in homes. It has a unique look and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aloysia arequipensis has small, white flowers, with a seed capsule that is about 1 mm long. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aloysia arequipensis is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is best done by semi-hardwood cuttings taken in the summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring in a warm, sheltered location.

Where to Find Aloysia arequipensis

Aloysia arequipensis is native to Peru.

Species in the Aloysia genus

Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana,

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Stephen J. Siedo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siedo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77124899-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].