Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
townsendii
ID:
333087

Status:
valid

Authors:
Svenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 22: 253 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332419

Common Names

  • Townsend's Verbena
  • Townsend Verbena
  • Townsend's Vervain

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Description

Verbena townsendii (also called Townsend'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 townsendii is used in traditional medicine to treat headaches, colds, and fever. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena townsendii has small, purple flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena townsendii is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the root clumps in spring or early summer. Seeds can also be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Verbena townsendii

Verbena townsendii can be found in the southeastern United States.

Verbena townsendii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena townsendii?

Verbena townsendii

What is the common name of Verbena townsendii?

Townsend's vervain

What is the natural habitat of Verbena townsendii?

Dry, open woods and thickets

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

Henry Knute Svenson (1897-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svenson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263381-2: 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].