Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
alata
ID:
800983

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Moldenke) S.Atkins

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 206 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000800317



Common Names

  • Stachytarpheta Alata
  • Winged Stachytarpheta
  • Winged Vervain


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Description

Stachytarpheta alata (also called 'Winged Stachytarpheta', among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 2 meters tall. It has a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Stachytarpheta alata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachytarpheta alata is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black in colour. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachytarpheta alata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It requires minimal maintenance and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Stachytarpheta alata

Stachytarpheta alata can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Stachytarpheta alata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachytarpheta alata?

Stachytarpheta alata

What is the common name of Stachytarpheta alata?

Alata Vervain

What is the family of Stachytarpheta alata?

Verbenaceae

Species in the Stachytarpheta genus

Stachytarpheta abortiva, Stachytarpheta acuminata, Stachytarpheta adulterina, Stachytarpheta ajugifolia, Stachytarpheta albiflora, Stachytarpheta almasensis, Stachytarpheta amplexicaulis, Stachytarpheta andersonii, Stachytarpheta angolensis, Stachytarpheta bicolor, Stachytarpheta boldinghii, Stachytarpheta brasiliensis, Stachytarpheta cajamarcensis, Stachytarpheta calderonii, Stachytarpheta candida, Stachytarpheta canescens, Stachytarpheta cayennensis, Stachytarpheta cearensis, Stachytarpheta coccinea, Stachytarpheta commutata, Stachytarpheta confertifolia, Stachytarpheta crassifolia, Stachytarpheta debilis, Stachytarpheta diamantinensis, Stachytarpheta discolor, Stachytarpheta elegans, Stachytarpheta frantzii, Stachytarpheta friedrichsthalii, Stachytarpheta froesii, Stachytarpheta fruticosa, Stachytarpheta gesnerioides, Stachytarpheta glabra, Stachytarpheta glauca, Stachytarpheta gracilis, Stachytarpheta hassleri, Stachytarpheta hintonii, Stachytarpheta hirsutissima, Stachytarpheta hispida, Stachytarpheta hybrida, Stachytarpheta indica, Stachytarpheta integrifolia, Stachytarpheta intercedens, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Stachytarpheta lacunosa, Stachytarpheta lanata, Stachytarpheta linearis, Stachytarpheta longiflora, Stachytarpheta longespicata, Stachytarpheta lopez-palacii, Stachytarpheta luisana,

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Sandy Atkins (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Atkins' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77068563-1: 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].