Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
carolina
ID:
332418

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 852 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331750

Common Names

  • Carolina Verbena
  • Verbena Carolina
  • Verbena Carolina

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Synonyms

  • Verbena carolina recta Loes. [unknown]
  • Verbena carolina recta Loes. [unknown]
  • Verbena carolina polystachya Loes. [unknown]

Description

Verbena carolina (also called Carolina verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena carolina 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 carolina has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually pink or purple. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena carolina is a perennial plant native to the eastern 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 carolina

Verbena carolina is native to the United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Verbena carolina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena carolina?

Verbena carolina

What is the common name of Verbena carolina?

Carolina vervain

What is the natural habitat of Verbena carolina?

Verbena carolina is native to the southeastern United States.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30017286-2: 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].