Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nahuire
ID:
951748

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gentry & Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 12 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000951086

Common Names

  • Aloysia Nahuire
  • Mint Bush
  • Lemon Verbena

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Description

Aloysia nahuire (also called 'Nahuire Lippia', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in moist forests, often near streams, at elevations of 500-2000 meters. It has long, thin stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aloysia nahuire is used in traditional medicine as an antiseptic and for treating wounds and skin infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aloysia nahuire is typically white or yellowish-green with a yellow-green lip. The seed of Aloysia nahuire is small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aloysia nahuire is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be grown in partial shade or full sun. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Aloysia nahuire

Aloysia nahuire is native to Argentina and can be found in the Andean foothills of the provinces of Mendoza, San Juan, and La Rioja.

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Howard Scott Gentry (1903-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gentry' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:9666-2: 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].