Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
barbata
ID:
951189

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Brandegee) Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 416 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950527

Common Names

  • Beck's Aloysia
  • Beck's Beebrush
  • Beck's Verbena

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Description

Aloysia barbata (also called 'Lemon Verbena', among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to South America. It is found growing in dry forests, often in sunny areas, at elevations of 500-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Aloysia barbata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aloysia barbata var. barbata
Aloysia barbata var. acapulcensis Moldenke

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aloysia barbata is white with a yellow lip, and its seed is a small, black, ellipsoid capsule. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aloysia barbata is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Layering can be done by burying a branch of the plant in the soil and allowing it to root. Once the roots have formed, the branch can be cut off and transplanted.

Where to Find Aloysia barbata

Aloysia barbata is found in 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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Townshend Stith Brandegee (1843-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brandegee' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861041-1: 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].