Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
goodmanii
ID:
332584

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 6: 330 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331916

Common Names

  • Verbena goodmanii
  • Goodmanii Verbena
  • Verbena

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Description

Verbena goodmanii (also called Goodman's vervain, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a hairy 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 goodmanii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena goodmanii has small, white or pink flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena goodmanii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and should be fertilized regularly. It is susceptible to powdery mildew and should be monitored for signs of infection.

Where to Find Verbena goodmanii

Verbena goodmanii is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Verbena goodmanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena goodmanii?

Verbena goodmanii

What is the common name of Verbena goodmanii?

Goodman's vervain

What is the natural habitat of Verbena goodmanii?

Verbena goodmanii 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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:291088-2: 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].