Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
332743

Status:
valid

Authors:
Small

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 3: 436 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332075

Common Names

  • Seashore Vervain
  • Seashore Verbena
  • Maritima Verbena

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Description

Verbena maritima (also called Sea Vervain, among many other common names) is an erect, perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Europe and is found in coastal areas such as beaches, dunes, and salt marshes. It has lance-shaped, toothed leaves and small, blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Verbena maritima is used in ornamental gardens and as a medicinal plant. It can also be used to make tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Verbena maritima has small, deep purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Verbena maritima is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Verbena maritima

Verbena maritima can be found in dry, sunny areas in Europe and parts of Asia.

Verbena maritima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena maritima?

Verbena maritima

What is the common name of Verbena maritima?

Seashore Verbena

What is the natural habitat of Verbena maritima?

Verbena maritima is native to Mexico and Central America

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

John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263170-2: 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].