Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kuntzeana
ID:
332673

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 2: 474 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332005

Common Names

  • Verbena kuntzeana
  • Kuntze's Verbena
  • Kuntze Verbena

Searching for Verbena kuntzeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Verbena kuntzeana (also called Kuntze's Verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the United States. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in prairies and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena kuntzeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena kuntzeana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

Searching for Verbena kuntzeana? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena kuntzeana is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. Pruning is necessary to keep the plant from becoming too leggy and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Verbena kuntzeana

Verbena kuntzeana can be found in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

Verbena kuntzeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena kuntzeana?

Verbena kuntzeana

What is the common name of Verbena kuntzeana?

Kuntze's Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Verbena kuntzeana?

Verbena kuntzeana is native to Mexico and Central America

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:263123-2: 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].