Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
officinalis
ID:
332811

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 20 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332143

Common Names

  • Common Vervain
  • Herb of Grace
  • Holy Herb

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Synonyms

  • Verbena adulterina Hausskn. ex Nyman [unknown]
  • Vitex adulterina Hausskn. [unknown]
  • Verbena officinalis officinalis [unknown]

Description

Verbena officinalis (also called Common Vervain, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe 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 officinalis 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Verbena officinalis var. officinalis
Verbena officinalis var. africana (R.Fern. & Verdc.) Munir

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena officinalis has small, purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena officinalis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from seed is best done in the spring. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Once established, Verbena officinalis is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Verbena officinalis

Verbena officinalis can be found in Europe, from Spain to the United Kingdom.

Verbena officinalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena officinalis?

Verbena officinalis

What type of plant is Verbena officinalis?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Verbena officinalis grow?

Verbena officinalis is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330554-2: 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].