Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
atacamensis
ID:
332334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reiche

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chile 5: 291 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331666

Common Names

  • Atacamensis Verbena
  • Verbena Atacamensis
  • Verbena

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Description

Verbena atacamensis (also called 'Atacama Verbena', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, white flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena atacamensis 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 atacamensis has small, white to lavender flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of stems. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have lance-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena atacamensis 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 atacamensis

Verbena atacamensis is native to Chile.

Verbena atacamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena atacamensis?

Verbena atacamensis

What is the family of Verbena atacamensis?

Verbenaceae

What is the common name of Verbena atacamensis?

Atacama Vervain

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

Karl Friedrich Reiche (1860-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reiche' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:262910-2: 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].