Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
selloi
ID:
332997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. , 2: 750 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332329

Common Names

  • Verbena Selloi
  • Sello's Verbena
  • Sello Verbena

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Description

Verbena selloi (also called Sello's Verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody base and grows to a height of about 2 feet. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, rocky, and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena selloi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena selloi has small, pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena selloi 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 selloi

Verbena selloi can be found in the United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Verbena selloi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena selloi?

Verbena selloi

What type of plant is Verbena selloi?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Verbena selloi?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865464-1: 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].