Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
carnea
ID:
332417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Medik.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beob. 1783 : 131 (1784)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331749

Common Names

  • Pink Verbena
  • Verbena Carnea
  • Verbena Carnea

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Description

Verbena carnea (also called pink verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, ovate leaves and small, pink flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena carnea is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in the production of perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena carnea has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and thin with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena carnea is a perennial plant native to the western United States. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. The cuttings should be 4-6 inches long and should be placed in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Verbena carnea

Verbena carnea is native to Mexico and can be found in open, dry areas.

Verbena carnea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena carnea?

Verbena carnea

What is the common name of Verbena carnea?

Brazilian vervain

What is the natural habitat of Verbena carnea?

Verbena carnea is native to Brazil and parts of Argentina.

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

Friedrich Kasimir Medikus (1736-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medik.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865084-1: 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].