Status:
valid
Authors:
Vahl
Source:
wcs
Year:
1798
Citation Micro:
Eclog. Amer. 2: 2 (1798)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332313
Common Names
- Verbena Scabra
- Rough Verbena
- Scabrous Verbena
Description
Verbena scabra (also called Rough Verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the southeastern United States. It has thin, branching stems and small, fragrant, white flowers. It can be found in open woods, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Verbena scabra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Verbena scabra has small, star-shaped flowers that are typically white, pink, or purple in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Verbena scabra is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and should be 4-6 inches long. The cuttings should be placed in a moist soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.
Where to Find Verbena scabra
Verbena scabra can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Verbena scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Verbena scabra?
Verbena scabra
What is the common name of Verbena scabra?
Rough Vervain
What is the natural habitat of Verbena scabra?
It is native to the 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:330552-2: 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].