Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
lacunosa
ID:
315569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Schauer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 571 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314901



Common Names

  • Lacunosa Vervain
  • Lacunosa Snakeweed
  • Lacunosa False Vervain


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Stachytarpheta lacunosa 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

Stachytarpheta lacunosa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachytarpheta lacunosa 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 lacunosa

Stachytarpheta lacunosa is native to Brazil.

Stachytarpheta lacunosa FAQ

What is the common name of Stachytarpheta lacunosa?

Lacunose velvetberry

What is the natural habitat of Stachytarpheta lacunosa?

Dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed habitats

What is the range of Stachytarpheta lacunosa?

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 Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864758-1: 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].