Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
procumbens
ID:
315621

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 3: 311 (1950)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314953



Common Names

  • Prostrate Velvet Plant
  • Prostrate Porterweed
  • Porterweed


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Description

Stachytarpheta procumbens (also called Trailing Blue Porterweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America and is typically found in wet areas, such as swamps and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Stachytarpheta procumbens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachytarpheta procumbens is a small, tubular, blue-violet color with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachytarpheta procumbens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Stachytarpheta procumbens

Stachytarpheta procumbens can be found in Central and South America, including Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Stachytarpheta procumbens FAQ

What is the common name of Stachytarpheta procumbens?

Procumbent velvetberry

What is the natural habitat of Stachytarpheta procumbens?

Dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed habitats

What is the range of Stachytarpheta procumbens?

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

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:243395-2: 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].