Aloysia citriodora: Uses (Ethnobotany)
Culinary, perfume, cosmetics, herbal remedies
Plant Profile: Aloysia citriodora
Taxonomy: Aloysia citriodoraNames
Lemon Beebrush, Lemon Verbena
Phonetic Spelling:al-OY-see-ah try-FYE-lah
Genus:Aloysia
Species:citriodora
Family:Verbenaceae
Potpourri, herbal sachets, and lemon zest can enhance beverages, salads, and jellies. To encourage a bushier growth, consider pruning techniques. The term "Citradora" refers to its lemon fragrance.
Regarding pests, diseases, and other plant issues: there are no significant concerns. However, you may occasionally encounter aphids, whiteflies, mealybugs, and spider mites.
Aloysia citriodora Feature Summary
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Tags
#fragrant
#full sun tolerant
#fragrant flowers
#lavender
#fragrant leaves
#sensory
#edible garden
#walkway planting
#patio planting
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#problem for horses
#container plants
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Aloysia citriodora Feature Summary
Attributes
Culinary, perfume, cosmetics, herbal remedies
Bolivia to NW. Argentina
Teas, desserts, fruit salads and jams
Woody
Flowers
July to September
Purple/Lavender
White
Fragrant
Showy
Summer
Fall
Leaves
In groups of three,
Deciduous
Broadleaf Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Green
Opposite
Whorled
Fragrant
Poisonous to Humans
Stomach upset, colic. No concerns if small amounts used in cooking or as a flavoring agent.
Essential oils
Whole Plant Traits
Shrub
Annual
Edible
Herb
Deciduous
Broadleaf Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Low
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Good Drainage
8b
8a
9a
9b
10a
10b
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Stem
Landscape
Garden for the Blind
Container
Patio
Walkways
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
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Aloysia citriodora Attributes
Aloysia citriodora: Country Or Region Of Origin
Bolivia to NW. Argentina
Aloysia citriodora: Edibility
Teas, desserts, fruit salads and jams
Aloysia citriodora: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Aloysia citriodora Flowers
Aloysia citriodora: Flower Description
July to September
Aloysia citriodora: Flower Color
Purple/Lavender
White
Aloysia citriodora: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Aloysia citriodora: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Aloysia citriodora Leaves
Aloysia citriodora: Leaf Description
In groups of three,
Aloysia citriodora: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Aloysia citriodora: Leaf Color
Green
Aloysia citriodora: Leaf Arrangement
Alternate
Opposite
Other/more complex
Rosulate
Whorled
Aloysia citriodora: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Aloysia citriodora: Leaf Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long-lasting
Showy
Aloysia citriodora Poisonous to Humans
Aloysia citriodora: Poison Symptoms
Stomach upset, colic. No concerns if small amounts used in cooking or as a flavoring agent.
Aloysia citriodora: Poison Toxic Principle
Essential oils
Aloysia citriodora: Poison Severity
High
Low
Medium
Aloysia citriodora: Causes Contact Dermatitis
No
Yes
Aloysia citriodora Whole Plant Traits
Aloysia citriodora: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Aloysia citriodora: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Aloysia citriodora: Maintenance
Low
Medium
High
Aloysia citriodora Cultural Conditions
Aloysia citriodora: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Aloysia citriodora: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Aloysia citriodora: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
10a
10b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Aloysia citriodora: Soil Texture
Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky
Aloysia citriodora Stem
Aloysia citriodora: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Aloysia citriodora Landscape
Aloysia citriodora: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Aloysia citriodora: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
Aloysia citriodora: Problems
Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy
