Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
virgata
ID:
952056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ruiz & Pav.) Juss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Hist. Nat. 7: 73 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951394

Common Names

  • Virgata Aloysia
  • Virgata Verbena
  • Virgata Aloysia

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Description

Aloysia virgata (also called 'Lemon Beebrush', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Aloysia virgata is a fragrant plant often used in potpourri and perfumes. It is also used as a culinary herb and has many medicinal uses. It is known to have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and diuretic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aloysia virgata var. platyphylla (Briq.) Moldenke
Aloysia virgata var. virgata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aloysia virgata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aloysia virgata is a perennial shrub native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Aloysia virgata

Aloysia virgata is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

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

Antoine Laurent de Jussieu (1748-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:861090-1: 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].