Status:
valid
Authors:
Schauer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 20: 477 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331856
Common Names
- Ehrenberg's Verbena
- Verbena ehrenbergiana
- Ehrenberg's Vervain
Description
Verbena ehrenbergiana (also called Vervain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Verbena ehrenbergiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbena ehrenbergiana has small, white to lavender flowers with five petals. The flowers are borne in clusters at the ends of the stems. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbena ehrenbergiana 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 ehrenbergiana
Verbena ehrenbergiana can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Verbena ehrenbergiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbena ehrenbergiana?
Verbena ehrenbergiana
What is the common name of Verbena ehrenbergiana?
Ehrenberg's vervain
What is the family of Verbena ehrenbergiana?
Verbenaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865154-1: 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].