Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
litoralis
ID:
332706

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 276 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332038

Common Names

  • Litoralis Vervain
  • Litoralis Verbena
  • Litoralis Vervain

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Synonyms

  • Verbena bonariensis litoralis (Kunth) Gillies & Hook. ex Hook. [deprecated]
  • Verbena litoralis litoralis [unknown]
  • Verbena litoralis litoralis [unknown]

Description

Verbena litoralis (also called Vervain, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is often found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena litoralis 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 litoralis has small, white to pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena litoralis 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 litoralis

Verbena litoralis can be found in dry, sunny areas in Europe and parts of Asia.

Verbena litoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena litoralis?

Verbena litoralis

What is the common name of Verbena litoralis?

Seashore Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Verbena litoralis?

Dry, open woods, fields, and roadsides

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30007120-2: 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].