Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
marrubioides
ID:
332744

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 266 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332076

Common Names

  • Marrubioides Vervain
  • Marrubioides Verbena
  • Marrubioides Vervain

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Description

Verbena marrubioides (also called White Vervain, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in moist, open areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has lance-shaped, toothed leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena marrubioides 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 marrubioides has small, light 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 marrubioides is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Verbena marrubioides

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

Verbena marrubioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena marrubioides?

Verbena marrubioides

What is the common name of Verbena marrubioides?

Marrubioides Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Verbena marrubioides?

Verbena marrubioides 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

Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263171-2: 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].