Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macrosperma
ID:
332738

Status:
valid

Authors:
Speg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Revista Argent. Bot. 1: 218 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332070

Common Names

  • Macrosperma Vervain
  • Macrosperma Verbena
  • Macrosperma Vervain

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Description

Verbena macrosperma (also called Large-seeded Verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and white-purple flowers. It grows in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, pastures and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena macrosperma 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 macrosperma has small, deep 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 macrosperma 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 macrosperma

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

Verbena macrosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena macrosperma?

Verbena macrosperma

What is the common name of Verbena macrosperma?

Large-seeded Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Verbena macrosperma?

Verbena macrosperma 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

Carlos Luigi Spegazzini (1858-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Speg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263168-2: 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].