Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macdougalii
ID:
332735

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Heller

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 26: 588 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332067

Common Names

  • MacDougal's Vervain
  • MacDougal Verbena
  • Macdougalii Verbena

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Description

Verbena macdougalii (also called MacDougal's Verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody base and grows to a height of about 2 feet. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena macdougalii is used in ornamental gardens and as a medicinal plant. It can also be used to make tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena macdougalii has small, bright purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena macdougalii 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 macdougalii

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

Verbena macdougalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena macdougalii?

Verbena macdougalii

What is the common name of Verbena macdougalii?

MacDougal's Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Verbena macdougalii?

Verbena macdougalii 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

Amos Arthur Heller (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Heller' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263165-2: 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].