Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cayennensis
ID:
315480

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rich.) Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 1: 208 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314812



Common Names

  • Hoary Vervain
  • Cayenne Vervain
  • Ceara Vervain


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Synonyms

  • Valerianoides cayennense (Rich.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Stachytarpheta cayennensis alba Moldenke [unknown]
  • Abena cayanensis Hitchc. [unknown]

Description

Stachytarpheta cayennensis (also called Cayenne Vervain, among many other common names) is an erect, annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, often in disturbed areas, such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stachytarpheta cayennensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stachytarpheta cayennensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachytarpheta cayennensis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Stachytarpheta cayennensis

Stachytarpheta cayennensis is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates, in areas with moist soils. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Stachytarpheta cayennensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachytarpheta cayennensis?

Stachytarpheta cayennensis

What is the common name of Stachytarpheta cayennensis?

Cayenne Velvet-plant

What is the natural habitat of Stachytarpheta cayennensis?

It is native to South America

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Louis Claude Richard (1754-1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1126344-2: 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].