Verbena brasiliensis
Brazilian Vervain
Also known as: Verbena approximata Briq. +9 more
- Verbena approximata Briq.
- Verbena brasiliensis var. brasiliensis
- Verbena chacensis Moldenke
- Verbena hansenii Greene
- Verbena isabellei Briq.
- Verbena litoralis f. angustifolia Chodat
- Verbena litoralis f. congesta (Moldenke) Moldenke
- Verbena litoralis var. brasiliensis (Vell.) Briq. ex Munir
- Verbena litoralis var. congesta Moldenke
- Verbena quadrangularis Vell.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Verbenaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Verbena brasiliensis (commonly known as Brazilian Vervain) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant within the Verbenaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Chile Central, Chile South, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Alabama, Arkansas, Botswana, California, Ecuador, Fiji, Florida, Free State, Galápagos, Georgia, Hawaii, Iran, Italy, Kentucky, Kenya, Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Louisiana, Madagascar, Malaya, Maryland, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Mississippi, Missouri, Mozambique, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., North Carolina, Northern Provinces, Oklahoma, Oregon, Portugal, Queensland, Réunion, South Carolina, Spain, Taiwan, Tanzania, Tennessee, Texas, Tonga, Transcaucasus, Victoria, Virginia, Zimbabwe