Fasten-‘pon-coat (Priva lappulacea, Syn. Pl. 2: 139 (1806))

Family: Verbenaceae

Author: (L.) Pers.

Bibliography: Syn. Pl. 2: 139 (1806)

Year: 1806

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Priva

Vegetable: False

Observations: Florida, Texas to Trop. America

Description

Fasten-‘pon-coat, scientifically known as Priva lappulacea, is a captivating plant species belonging to the Verbenaceae family. First documented in 1806 (Syn. Pl. 2: 139), the nomenclature authority is attributed to the renowned botanist Pers., who classified it under this name following initial identification by Linnaeus.

This unique plant can be found in a swath of locales ranging from the balmy climates of Florida and Texas stretching down into the tropical regions of the Americas. The diverse habitats of these areas provide an ideal environment for the growth and proliferation of Priva lappulacea.

Fasten-‘pon-coat stands out in its family due to its distinctive characteristics and its adaptability to various environmental conditions. The plant has garnered interest not only for its aesthetic appeal but also for its potential uses in landscaping and ecological studies.

Being part of the Verbenaceae family, it shares lineage with several other significant plants, many of which are well-known for their ornamental value and diverse applications in traditional medicine and horticulture. The study of Priva lappulacea continues to expand our understanding of the Verbenaceae family, contributing valuable insights into ecological balances and plant biodiversity.

Common Names

Por: amor-de-velho, carrapicho, carrapicho-leve, cola-pinto, pega-pinto
Eng: cat’s-tongue, catstongue, clammybur, fasten-‘pon-coat, stypticbur, velvetbur, burr vervain
Fra: collant, gendarme
Spa: mozote
En: Fasten-‘pon-coat, Stypticbur, Clammybur, Cat’s-tongue, Velvetbur, Catstongue, Burr vervain, Common Velvet-burr, Velvet bur
Fr: Collant, Gendarme, Vingt-quatre heures, Vingt_x001E_quatre-heures
Pt: Amor-de-velho, Carrapicho, Carrapicho-leve, Cola-pinto, Pega-pinto
Es: Mozote

Synonyms

• Priva lappulacea f. albiflora (Moldenke)
• Zappania lappulacea ((L.) Lam.)
• Blairia lappulacea (Steud.)
• Tamonea lappulacea ((L.) Poir.)
• Verbena lappulacea (L.)
• Priva lamiifolia (M.Martens & Galeotti)
• Busseria lappulacea ((L.) Cramer)
• Duranta parviflora (Turcz.)
• Priva echinata (Juss.)

Distribution

• Aruba (native)
• Bahamas (native)
• Belize (native)
• Bolivia (native)
• Brazil North (native)
• Brazil West-Central (native)
• Cayman Is. (native)
• Colombia (native)
• Costa Rica (native)
• Cuba (native)
• Dominican Republic (native)
• Ecuador (native)
• El Salvador (native)
• Florida (native)
• French Guiana (native)
• Guatemala (native)
• Guyana (native)
• Haiti (native)
• Honduras (native)
• Jamaica (native)
• Leeward Is. (native)
• Mexico Central (native)
• Mexico Gulf (native)
• Mexico Northeast (native)
• Mexico Northwest (native)
• Mexico Southeast (native)
• Mexico Southwest (native)
• Netherlands Antilles (native)
• Nicaragua (native)
• Panamá (native)
• Paraguay (native)
• Peru (native)
• Puerto Rico (native)
• Southwest Caribbean (native)
• Suriname (native)
• Texas (native)
• Trinidad-Tobago (native)
• Turks-Caicos Is. (native)
• Venezuela (native)
• Venezuelan Antilles (native)
• Windward Is. (native)
• Galápagos (introduced)
• Gulf of Guinea Is. (introduced)

Additional Images

Habit

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Taken Sep 12, 2014 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jul 5, 2022 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 10, 2014 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

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Taken Jul 28, 2021 by kali marijo (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 13, 2022 by Joanna Lessa (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jun 16, 2019 by K Carozzi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Oct 23, 2021 by Durán Carlos (cc-by-sa)

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Other

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Taken Oct 1, 2009 by OTS – Oviedo-Brenes, Federico (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jul 5, 2022 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jul 5, 2022 by Trap Hers (cc-by-sa)

Fruit

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Acevedo, P. (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Jul 21, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

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Taken Jul 21, 2012 by Tela Botanica − Liliane Roubaudi (cc-by-sa)

Taken Nov 13, 2022 by Joanna Lessa (cc-by-sa)

Flower

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Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Más & Lugo-Torres (cc-by-nc-sa)

Taken Sep 10, 2014 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 10, 2014 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)

Taken Sep 10, 2014 by Thomas Delhotal (cc-by-sa)

Bark

Taken Feb 3, 2022 by Sébastien TRASBOT (cc-by-sa)

Taken Feb 3, 2022 by Sébastien TRASBOT (cc-by-sa)

Taken Aug 1, 2020 by andrew castor (cc-by-sa)

Taken Jan 1, 1900 by EOL − Daniel H. Janzen (cc-by-nc-sa)

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2925547)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1194372-2)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Priva lappulacea (L.) Pers.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb

Growth