Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
demissa
ID:
332495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 4: 183 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331827

Common Names

  • Demissa Verbena
  • Verbena demissa
  • Demissa Vervain

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Description

Verbena demissa (also called 'Low Vervain' and 'Low Verbena', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has small, bright pink flowers and grows in sunny, dry habitats such as prairies, open woodlands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena demissa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena demissa has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown, and oval in shape. Its seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena demissa is a perennial herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is easy to grow and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is a low-maintenance plant and requires little care once established.

Where to Find Verbena demissa

Verbena demissa is native to Mexico.

Verbena demissa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena demissa?

Verbena demissa

What is the common name of Verbena demissa?

Slender Verbena

What type of plant is Verbena demissa?

Herbaceous perennial

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:263016-2: 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].