Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alejandrana
ID:
1521455

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.L.Turner) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 146 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008106

Common Names

  • Alejandro Verbena
  • Verbena Alejandrana
  • Verbena de Alejandro

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Description

Verbena alejandrana (also called Alejandro's Verbena, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a rosette of leaves and small purple flowers. It is native to Mexico, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena alejandrana is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Verbena alejandrana is a small, yellow-green, cup-shaped structure. The seed is a small, yellow-green spore. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, and have a single, long-stalked leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena alejandrana is a species of flowering shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Verbena alejandrana

Verbena alejandrana can be found in Mexico.

Verbena alejandrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena alejandrana?

Verbena alejandrana

What type of plant is Verbena alejandrana?

Verbena alejandrana is a type of flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Verbena alejandrana?

Verbena alejandrana is found in dry, rocky areas in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Verbena genus

Verbena allenii, Verbena amoena, Verbena andalgalensis, Verbena araucana, Verbena aristigera, Verbena aurantiaca, Verbena bajacalifornica, Verbena balansae, Verbena barbata, Verbena berteroi, Verbena bingenensis, Verbena bipinnatifida, Verbena blanchardii, Verbena bonariensis, Verbena bracteata, Verbena brasiliensis, Verbena californica, Verbena canadensis, Verbena canescens, Verbena caniuensis, Verbena carnea, Verbena carolina, Verbena catharinae, Verbena cheitmaniana, Verbena chiricahensis, Verbena clemensorum, Verbena cloverae, Verbena corymbosa, Verbena cuneifolia, Verbena deamii, Verbena delicatula, Verbena delticola, Verbena demissa, Verbena dissecta, Verbena dusenii, Verbena ehrenbergiana, Verbena elegans, Verbena engelmannii, Verbena ephedroides, Verbena filicaulis, Verbena flava, Verbena glabrata, Verbena gooddingii, Verbena goodmanii, Verbena goyazensis, Verbena gracilescens, Verbena gracilis, Verbena grisea, Verbena guaranitica, Verbena gynobasis,

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77183783-1: 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].