Stachytarpheta viscidula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viscidula
ID:
315686
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schauer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 570 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000315018
Common Names
- Viscid Vervain
- Blue Snakeweed
- Pitcher Sage
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Stachytarpheta viscidula (also called Gluey Velvet Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in humid and wet habitats such as forests, roadsides, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Stachytarpheta viscidula is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive blue flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stachytarpheta viscidula is white in color with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem with a few small leaves.
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Stachytarpheta viscidula is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be propagated by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and planting them in moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted and established. Stachytarpheta viscidula can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in moist, well-draining soil.
Where to Find Stachytarpheta viscidula
Stachytarpheta viscidula can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Stachytarpheta viscidula FAQ
What is the common name of Stachytarpheta viscidula?
Viscid Petunia
What is the scientific name of Viscid Petunia?
Stachytarpheta viscidula
What is the natural habitat of Stachytarpheta viscidula?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and 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
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864844-1: 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].