Verbenaceae FAMILY

Aloysia virgata

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Cultivation Details

HabitDeciduous Tree

GrowthFast

Prefers a sunny position^[1]. Prefers a well-drained soil^[1]. Established plants are drought tolerant^[1]. Plants are fairly fast growing^[1].

Propagation

Seed - it retains its viability for at least six months, even when stored at room temperature^[1]. Sow the seed in a lightly shaded position in a nursery seedbed and only just cover the seed. A high germination rate can be expected, with the seeds sprouting within 7 - 14 days^[1]. Transplant the seedlings into individual containers when 3 - 5cm tall and they should be ready to plant out 4 - 5 months later^[1]. Cite as: Tropical Plants Database, Ken Fern. tropical.theferns.info. 2026-02-19. <tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Aloysia+virgata>

Pollinators

Bees

References

[1]Brazilian Trees. Volume 1. 4th Edition. — Lorenzi. H. · Instituto Plantarum De Estudos Da Flora; Brazil. · 2002 · ISBN 85-86714-17-8 ↩︎Information on 350 species of Brazilian trees. Stunning photographs of each species, brief details on the plant, its uses and how to grow it from seed. A superb work, with the minor irritation that the translation from Portuguese is not of the best.