Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
xutha
ID:
333138

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lehm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (HBG, Hamburgensis) 1834: 8 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332470

Common Names

  • Verbena xutha
  • Xutha Verbena
  • Xutha Vervain

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Description

Verbena xutha (also called Xutha Vervain, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Verbenaceae family. It is an annual herb, typically growing to 0.3–1 m (1 ft 0 in–3 ft 3 in) tall. It is native to North America, from Quebec and Ontario south to Florida and Texas. It grows in moist meadows, often near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena xutha 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 xutha has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena xutha is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It can be propagated by cuttings in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Verbena xutha

Verbena xutha is native to South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Verbena xutha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena xutha?

Verbena xutha

What are the common names of Verbena xutha?

Xutha vervain, wild hyssop, and wild verbena

What is the growth habit of Verbena xutha?

It is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter tall

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

Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865557-1: 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].