Stachytarpheta grandiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1555239
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.H.Cardoso & Salimena
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 413: 62 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200009257
Common Names
- Stachytarpheta grandiflora
- Grandiflora Plant
- Grandiflora Bush
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Stachytarpheta grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Verbena, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family Verbenaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, where it is found in Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico. It is an erect, branched shrub, growing to 2 m (6 ft) tall, with blue flowers. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stachytarpheta grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stachytarpheta grandiflora is purple and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stachytarpheta grandiflora can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Stachytarpheta grandiflora
Stachytarpheta grandiflora is found in India.
Stachytarpheta grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stachytarpheta grandiflora?
Stachytarpheta grandiflora
What is the common name of Stachytarpheta grandiflora?
Large-flowered vervain
What is the natural habitat of Stachytarpheta grandiflora?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77200669-1: 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].