Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 18: 341 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000950922
Common Names
- Hatschbachii Verbena
- Lemon Verbena
- Lippia Hatschbachii
Description
Aloysia hatschbachii (also called 'Hatschbach's Verbena', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a spreading habit. It has fragrant, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South America, and is found in dry, open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Aloysia hatschbachii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make perfumes, medicines, and other products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aloysia hatschbachii is white and has a long, thin lip. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aloysia hatschbachii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. Rooting hormone can be used to encourage root formation. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until they are ready to be planted out.
Where to Find Aloysia hatschbachii
Aloysia hatschbachii is native to the tropical forests of Brazil.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:9652-2: 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].