Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
recta
ID:
332926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 277 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332258

Common Names

  • Recta Verbena
  • Glandular Verbena
  • Mountain Verbena

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Description

Verbena recta (also called Upright Vervain, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 3 feet tall. It is native to North America and found in open, disturbed habitats such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena recta is an annual herb that is often used as an ornamental plant. It has attractive foliage and purple flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping and rock gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena recta has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually pink, purple, or white in color. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena recta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or early summer, or divided in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Verbena recta

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

Verbena recta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena recta?

Verbena recta

What type of plant is Verbena recta?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Verbena recta native to?

South America

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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865417-1: 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].