Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
jamaicensis
ID:
315562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Obs. 1: 206 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314894



Common Names

  • Jamaican Vervain
  • Jamaican Snakeweed
  • Jamaican False Vervain


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Synonyms

  • Valerianoides jamaicense angustifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Valerianoides jamaicense glabrum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Valerianoides jamaicense linearifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Valerianoides jamaicense spathulatum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Valerianoides jamaicense strigosum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Valerianoides jamaicense (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Valerianoides jamaicense (L.) Medik. [unknown]

Description

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (also called Jamaica Vervain, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of the Caribbean. It grows in a variety of habitats, including open woodlands, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis is a small, tubular, blue-violet corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis is a perennial plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.

Where to Find Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis is native to Jamaica.

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis FAQ

What is the common name of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis?

Jamaican velvetberry

What is the natural habitat of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis?

Dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed habitats

What is the range of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis?

Southern Mexico to northern 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1092351-2: 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].