Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
allenii
ID:
332304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 34: 153 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331636

Common Names

  • Verbena Allenii
  • Allenii Verbena
  • Allen's Verbena

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Description

Verbena allenii (also called Allen's verbena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the western United States. It is an erect, branching shrub with small, oval leaves and small, tubular flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white. It grows in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands and chaparral.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena allenii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils. The plant is drought tolerant and has a long flowering season.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena allenii has small, white flowers in clusters. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings have long, thin cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena allenii is a fast-growing perennial that can reach heights of 1-2 feet. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Verbena allenii

Verbena allenii is native to the United States.

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What is the scientific name of Verbena allenii?

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What is the natural habitat of Verbena allenii?

Verbena allenii is native to Mexico

What are the uses of Verbena allenii?

Verbena allenii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:290500-2: 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].