Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
polyantha
ID:
332885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Umber) Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 45: 470 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332217

Common Names

  • Polyantha Vervain
  • Blue Vervain
  • Wild Hyssop

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Description

Verbena polyantha (also called Polyantha Verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 m tall. It has opposite, ovate-lanceolate leaves and white-purple flowers. It grows in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides, pastures and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena polyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena polyantha has small, purple flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena polyantha 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 polyantha

Verbena polyantha is native to South America and can be found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Verbena polyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena polyantha?

Verbena polyantha

What is the common name of Verbena polyantha?

Polyantha Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Verbena polyantha?

Verbena polyantha is found in dry, rocky habitats in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

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.
Ray E. Umber (d.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Umber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263255-2: 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].