Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
montevidensis
ID:
332773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. , 2: 747 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332105

Common Names

  • Verbena montevidensis
  • Montevideo Verbena
  • Montevideo Vervain

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Description

Verbena montevidensis (also called Montevideo Verbena, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sunny areas. It is found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena montevidensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena montevidensis has small, bright purple flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena montevidensis 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 montevidensis

Verbena montevidensis is native to South America and can be found in dry, open areas.

Verbena montevidensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena montevidensis?

Verbena montevidensis

What is the common name of Verbena montevidensis?

Montevideo Vervain

What is the family of Verbena montevidensis?

Verbenaceae

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:865312-1: 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].