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Stachytarpheta urticifolia

Nettleleaf Velvetberry
Also known as: Stachytarpheta urticaefolia (Salisb.) Sims. +2 more
  • Stachytarpheta urticaefolia (Salisb.) Sims.
  • Verbena salisburyi Endl.
  • Zappania urticifolia (Sims) Poir.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Verbenaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or subshrub.

Stachytarpheta urticifolia (commonly known as Nettleleaf Velvetberry) is an annual or shrub within the Verbenaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Annual

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Windward Is.

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)
Andaman Is., Angola, Assam, Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cape Provinces, Caroline Is., Central African Republic, Chagos Archipelago, Comoros, Congo, Cook Is., East Himalaya, Ethiopia, Fiji, Florida, Gabon, Gilbert Is., Gulf of Guinea Is., Hawaii, India, Jawa, Kenya, Lesser Sunda Is., Line Is., Malaya, Maluku, Marianas, Marshall Is., Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Nicobar Is., Niue, Ogasawara-shoto, Philippines, Queensland, Samoa, Seychelles, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Taiwan, Thailand, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tonga, Tuamotu, Tubuai Is., Vanuatu, Vietnam, Wake I., Wallis-Futuna Is.

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