Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
333002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cham.) Kuntze

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 257 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332334

Common Names

  • Verbena Sessilis
  • Sessile Verbena
  • Sessile-Leaved Verbena

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Description

Verbena sessilis (also called Sessile 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 sessilis 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 sessilis has small, purple 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 sessilis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA zones 4-9. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by seed in the fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a sunny location and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. To propagate by division, dig up the plant in the spring and divide it into sections, then replant each section in a new location.

Where to Find Verbena sessilis

Verbena sessilis is native to North America and can be found in dry, sunny areas such as prairies and open woodlands.

Verbena sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Verbena sessilis?

Verbena sessilis

What type of plant is Verbena sessilis?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Verbena sessilis?

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

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:263328-2: 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].