Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
megapotamica
ID:
332749

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 4(2): 230 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332081

Common Names

  • Megapotamica Vervain
  • Megapotamica Verbena
  • Megapotamica Vervain

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Synonyms

  • Verbena phlogiflora alfa Cham. [unknown]
  • Verbena phlogiflora beta Cham. [unknown]
  • Verbena tweediana Niven [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Verbena megapotamica 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 megapotamica 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 megapotamica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring. Cuttings can be taken from new growth in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in moist soil. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Verbena megapotamica

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

Verbena megapotamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena megapotamica?

Verbena megapotamica

What is the common name of Verbena megapotamica?

Megapotamica Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Verbena megapotamica?

Verbena megapotamica 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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865292-1: 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].