Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 12: 479 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332116
Common Names
- Verbena multiglandulosa
- Multi-Glandular Verbena
- Multi-Glandular Vervain
Description
Verbena multiglandulosa (also called Many-Gland 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 multiglandulosa is an ornamental plant that can be used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used to make herbal teas and tinctures for medicinal purposes. It has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties and can be used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbena multiglandulosa 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbena multiglandulosa is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Take semi-hardwood cuttings from the current season's growth and dip them in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Verbena multiglandulosa
Verbena multiglandulosa is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas.
Verbena multiglandulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbena multiglandulosa?
Verbena multiglandulosa
What is the common name of Verbena multiglandulosa?
Many-gland Vervain
What is the family of Verbena multiglandulosa?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263192-2: 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].