Status:
valid
Authors:
Nesom & G.S.Hinton
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-28: 1 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034889
Common Names
- Verbena jessicae
- Jessicae Verbena
- Verbena Verbena
Description
Verbena jessicae (also called Jessica's Verbena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and small, white or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Verbena jessicae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbena jessicae has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbena jessicae is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage more blooms.
Where to Find Verbena jessicae
Verbena jessicae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Verbena jessicae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbena jessicae?
Verbena jessicae
What is the common name of Verbena jessicae?
Jessica's verbena
Where is Verbena jessicae found?
Mexico
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:77202333-1: 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].