Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
quadrangula
ID:
315625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees & Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. 11: 69 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314957



Common Names

  • Four-angled Velvet Plant
  • Four-angled Porterweed
  • Porterweed


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Description

Stachytarpheta quadrangula (also called four-angled velvet-plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in moist, open habitats. It is an annual or perennial herb with a square stem, opposite leaves, and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Stachytarpheta quadrangula 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 quadrangula 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 quadrangula 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 quadrangula

Stachytarpheta quadrangula is native to South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Stachytarpheta quadrangula FAQ

What is the common name of Stachytarpheta quadrangula?

Quadrangula velvetberry

What is the natural habitat of Stachytarpheta quadrangula?

Dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed habitats

What is the range of Stachytarpheta quadrangula?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864800-1: 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].