Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
guaibensis
ID:
1412849

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Peralta & V.Thode) Christenh. & Byng

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Global Fl. 4: 146 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001425314


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Description

Verbena guaibensis (also called Guaiba verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Brazil. It grows in meadows, grassy areas, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena guaibensis is used in traditional herbal medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other illnesses. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena guaibensis has purple flowers with white centers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves and a central stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena guaibensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Verbena guaibensis

Verbena guaibensis is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Verbena guaibensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena guaibensis?

Verbena guaibensis

What is the common name of Verbena guaibensis?

Guaibensis verbena

Where is Verbena guaibensis found?

Verbena guaibensis is found in the Mediterranean region

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

Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.
Paola Peralta (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Peralta' in the authors string.
Verônica Thode: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Thode' in the authors string.
James W. Byng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Byng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77183958-1: 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].