Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
andalgalensis
ID:
332313

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 5: 227 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331645

Common Names

  • Verbena Andalgalensis
  • Andalgalensis Verbena
  • Andalgalensis's Verbena

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Description

Verbena andalgalensis (also called 'Andalgalá Vervain' and 'Andalgalá Verbena', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Argentina. It has small, bright purple flowers and grows in sunny, dry habitats such as prairies, open woodlands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena andalgalensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena andalgalensis 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 andalgalensis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in early spring or by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Verbena andalgalensis

Verbena andalgalensis is native to Argentina.

Verbena andalgalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena andalgalensis?

Verbena andalgalensis

What is the natural habitat of Verbena andalgalensis?

Verbena andalgalensis is native to Argentina

What are the uses of Verbena andalgalensis?

Verbena andalgalensis 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:262900-2: 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].