Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
brasiliensis
ID:
951243

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 3: 162 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950581

Common Names

  • Brasiliensis Aloysia
  • Brasiliensis Orchid
  • Brasiliensis' Aloysia

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Description

Aloysia brasiliensis (also called Brazilian Verbena, among many other common names) is a shrub species with a woody stem and lanceolate leaves. It is native to Brazil and is found in humid montane forests at elevations of 800–2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Aloysia brasiliensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aloysia brasiliensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The flowers have a sweet scent and are borne in clusters at the end of the stem. The seed is a small, black, oval seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aloysia brasiliensis 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 brasiliensis

Aloysia brasiliensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:9627-2: 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].