Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
332624

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. , 2: 749 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331956

Common Names

  • Verbena hirta
  • Hairy Verbena
  • Hairy Vervain

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Synonyms

  • Verbena hirta hirta [unknown]

Description

Verbena hirta (also called Hairy Verbena, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 foot tall. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico and can be found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena hirta 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 hirta has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually pink or purple in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena hirta is an annual plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted.

Where to Find Verbena hirta

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

Verbena hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena hirta?

Verbena hirta

What is the common name of Verbena hirta?

Hairy Vervain

What is the natural habitat of Verbena hirta?

Verbena hirta is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865214-1: 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].