Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
decipiens
ID:
808305

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ravenna

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Onira 11: 14 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807639

Common Names

  • Aloysia decipiens
  • Decipiens Aloysia
  • Aloysia Plant

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Description

Aloysia decipiens (also called Decipiens Aloysia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Argentina. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky areas and in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Aloysia decipiens is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aloysia decipiens has white flowers, with the seeds being small and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aloysia decipiens is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that is easy to propagate from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for several days before planting in well-draining soil. Water the soil lightly and keep it moist until the cutting has rooted. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted to a larger pot and given more frequent watering.

Where to Find Aloysia decipiens

Aloysia decipiens is native to South America.

Aloysia decipiens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aloysia decipiens?

Aloysia decipiens

What are the common names of Aloysia decipiens?

Decipiens Aloysia

What is the natural habitat of Aloysia decipiens?

Dry, rocky slopes 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

Pierfelice Ravenna (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ravenna' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77080410-1: 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].