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Aloysia scorodonioides
This drought-tolerant species is native to Ecuador, commonly growing on slopes, scrubland, and disturbed areas with full sun exposure. It forms a woody subshrub or small perennial that produces multiple upright stems bearing narrow inflorescences composed of densely arranged, small, bilabiate flowers. The flowers appear in cylindrical spikes and open sequentially from base to tip, with the lower flowers aging to reddish-brown while new ones at the top remain pink to lavender in tone. Some studies have identified essential oils in the plant with antimicrobial properties. The leaves and flowers emit a noticeable scent when crushed.