Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
332786

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 3: 119 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332118

Common Names

  • Verbena nana
  • Dwarf Verbena
  • Dwarf Vervain

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Description

Verbena nana (also called Dwarf 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 nana 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 nana has small, bright purple flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena nana is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Verbena nana

Verbena nana is native to the southwestern United States and Mexico. It can be found in dry, open areas.

Verbena nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena nana?

Verbena nana

What is the common name of Verbena nana?

Dwarf Vervain

What is the family of Verbena nana?

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263193-2: 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].