Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
deserticola
ID:
1328347

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Lu-Irving & N.O'Leary

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 39: 653 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340801

Common Names

  • Aloysia deserticola
  • Deserticola Aloysia
  • Deserticola Plant

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Description

Aloysia deserticola (also called Desert Verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Sonoran Desert in the southwestern United States and Mexico. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils in desert scrub and grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Aloysia deserticola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aloysia deserticola is white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and green, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aloysia deserticola is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Aloysia deserticola

Aloysia deserticola is native to Argentina and can be found in the Patagonia region.

Aloysia deserticola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aloysia deserticola?

Aloysia deserticola

What is the common name of Aloysia deserticola?

Desert Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Aloysia deserticola?

Grasslands and scrublands

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Nataly O'Leary (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.O'Leary' in the authors string.
Patricia Lu-Irving: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lu-Irving' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77143089-1: 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].