Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cordata
ID:
1306501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siedo

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Lundellia 15: 42 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318955


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Description

Aloysia cordata (also called 'Lemon Verbena', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aloysia cordata is a popular ornamental plant that is grown in gardens and landscapes for its fragrant foliage and flowers. It is also used as a culinary herb and in perfumery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aloysia cordata has white flowers with yellow centers that are about 1 cm in diameter and have four petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and are about 2 cm in height.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aloysia cordata is a shrub native to Brazil. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is by cuttings or by seeds. The seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Aloysia cordata

Aloysia cordata can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Aloysia cordata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aloysia cordata?

Aloysia cordata

What type of plant is Aloysia cordata?

Herb

Where is Aloysia cordata found?

South America

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:77124901-1: 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].