Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sulphurea
ID:
333050

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Don

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. , ser. 2, 3: t. 221 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332382

Common Names

  • Sulphurea Verbena
  • Verbena Sulphurea
  • Sulphurea Verbena

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Description

Verbena sulphurea (also called Sulphur Verbena, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that is native to the United States and Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky soils and can reach up to 1 foot in height. Its leaves are ovate and its flowers are small and purple.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena sulphurea 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Verbena sulphurea var. pedunculata Remy
Verbena sulphurea var. pedunculata Gay
Verbena sulphurea var. sulphurea

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena sulphurea has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round and are brown in color. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena sulphurea is an evergreen perennial that grows to a height of 1-2m. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Take semi-hardwood cuttings from the current season's growth and dip them in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Verbena sulphurea

Verbena sulphurea can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.

Verbena sulphurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena sulphurea?

Verbena sulphurea

What are the common names of Verbena sulphurea?

Sulphur vervain, sulphur verbena, and sulphur vervain

What is the growth habit of Verbena sulphurea?

Verbena sulphurea is an herbaceous perennial that grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 3 feet.

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

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263357-2: 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].