Function
Pest repellent — species for syntropic systems
Pest repellents confuse or drive off insects with their oils and scents. Interplanted along the rows, near the most attacked species, they add a layer of defense through diversity.
8 species in the catalog · Refine this list in the catalog
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neem
Azadirachta indica
Secondary I High Mulch biomassIndian-origin tree adapted to Brazil, the biopesticide species of the Embrapa Vitrine SAF. Leaves and seed oil (azadirachtin) repel more than 200 i...
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malagueta pepper
Capsicum frutescens
Placenta II Low No biomass productionVery pungent Brazilian pepper (60,000–100,000 SHU), small upright red fruits. Perennial in tropical zones (3–5 years). Tolerates light shade. Widel...
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andiroba
Carapa guianensis
Climax Emergent Mulch biomassAmazonian premium-timber tree (luxury furniture) producing medicinal seed oil that repels insects. Pasini lists it in the emergent stratum of Tabel...
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lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
Placenta I Low Mulch biomassPerennial aromatic grass (1–1.5 m) forming dense clumps. Lemon-scented leaves (citral). Permanent cover between tree rows in syntropic systems, mos...
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spearmint
Mentha spicata
Placenta I Ground cover No biomass productionStrongly aromatic perennial Lamiaceae that spreads vigorously by stolons. Pasini lists it in the low stratum of Tabela 3. Tolerates partial shade; ...
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rosemary
Salvia rosmarinus
Placenta II Low No biomass productionPerennial Mediterranean shrub (0.8–1.5 m), aromatic, narrow resinous leaves. Extreme drought tolerance; prefers well-drained slightly alkaline soil...
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white tephrosia
Tephrosia candida
Placenta II Low Mulch biomass 🌱 Nitrogen fixerA short-lived (3-4 years) perennial leguminous shrub of 1-3 m, native to India and widely introduced across the tropics. It fixes nitrogen and is g...
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garden nasturtium
Tropaeolum majus
Placenta I Ground cover No biomass productionA fast-growing trailing or climbing herb, annual or short-lived perennial, native to the South American Andes and widely grown as an ornamental. Al...
❓ Frequently asked questions
What does "Pest repellent" mean in syntropic agriculture?
Species whose volatile compounds or root exudates deter specific insects or pathogens. Planted alongside target species to reduce pest pressure without pesticide applications.
Which catalog species are tagged Pest repellent?
The catalog holds 8 species, among them neem, malagueta pepper, andiroba. Each profile shows stratum, succession stage, and the management data, with sources cited.