Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 276 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331903
Common Names
- Verbena glabrata
- Glabrata Verbena
- Verbena
Synonyms
- Verbena parvula parvula [unknown]
Description
Verbena glabrata (also called Smooth vervain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a smooth stem and opposite leaves, and produces small, white flowers. It typically grows in moist, open habitats, such as meadows, prairies, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Verbena glabrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Verbena glabrata var. hayekii (Moldenke) O'Leary & Múlgura
Verbena glabrata var. glabrata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbena glabrata has small, white or pink flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbena glabrata is a perennial herb that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the roots. It is also possible to propagate by taking cuttings from the stem.
Where to Find Verbena glabrata
Verbena glabrata can be found in the southwestern United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
Verbena glabrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbena glabrata?
Verbena glabrata
What is the common name of Verbena glabrata?
Smooth vervain
What is the natural habitat of Verbena glabrata?
Verbena glabrata is native to the southwestern 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865182-1: 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].