Aloysia — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Aloysia recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Aloysia citrodora
Aloysia citrodora
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the semi-arid to moist tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 2,000 metres, it can also be grown outdoors in the subtropics and in mild-winter areas of the temperate zone. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 18 - 28°c, but can tolerate 14 - 33°c. Mature, dormant plants can be killed by temperatures of -12°c or lower, although new growth will be badly damaged at 0°c.
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Aloysia gratissima
Aloysia gratissima
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the warm temperate zone to the tropics, usually ascending to higher elevations above 1,400 metres in the tropics. The plant can tolerate some frost, though is more likely to be deciduous in such circumstances. Requires a sunny position and a well-drained soil.
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Aloysia virgata
Aloysia virgata
Family: Verbenaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position. Prefers a well-drained soil. Established plants are drought tolerant.
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