Procumbent vervain (Verbena supina, Sp. Pl.: 21 (1753))

Family: Verbenaceae

Author: L.

Bibliography: Sp. Pl.: 21 (1753)

Year: 1753

Status: accepted

Rank: species

Genus: Verbena

Vegetable: False

Observations: SC. Europe to NW. India, Canary Is. to Ethiopia

Description

Procumbent vervain, scientifically known as Verbena supina, is a notable species within the Verbenaceae family. This plant was first described in 1753, indicating its long history of identification and study.

Verbena supina has a widespread geographical distribution, encompassing regions from Southern and Central Europe all the way to Northwestern India. Its range further extends from the Canary Islands to Ethiopia, demonstrating its adaptability to diverse climates and environments.

As a member of the Verbenaceae family, Procumbent vervain shares common characteristics with its botanical relatives. It is particularly recognized for its sprawling growth habit, which allows it to form a dense ground cover. This species often thrives in a variety of settings, from lush gardens to more arid landscapes.

The adaptability of Verbena supina makes it a valuable plant for ecological landscaping, providing ground coverage and resilience in areas where other plant species might struggle. Its ability to thrive in different regions, coupled with its historical significance and robust botanical features, ensures that Procumbent vervain remains an important subject of horticultural and botanical interest.

Common Names

Eng: supine vervain, procumbent vervain, trailing verbena, trailing vervain
Fra: verveine rampante, verveine étalée
En: Procumbent vervain, Trailing verbena, Trailing vervain, Supine vervain
Fr: Verveine rampante, Verveine étalée, Verveine étalée sur le sol
De: Zwerg-Eisenkraut
He: ורבנה שרועה
It: Verbena minore

Synonyms

• Verbena procumbens (Forssk.)
• Verbena supina var. arbuscula (Kereszty)
• Verbena supina f. erecta (Moldenke)
• Verbena supina f. petiolulata (H.Lindb.)
• Verbena supina var. erecta (Munir)
• Verbena supina var. glabrescens (Cout.)
• Verbena supina f. deserta (Kereszty)
• Verbena radicans (Moench)
• Verbena supina f. dalmatica (Kereszty)

Distribution

• Algeria (native)
• Baleares (native)
• Benin (native)
• Bulgaria (native)
• Canary Is. (native)
• Central European Rus (native)
• Cyprus (native)
• Egypt (native)
• Eritrea (native)
• Ethiopia (native)
• Greece (native)
• Hungary (native)
• India (native)
• Iraq (native)
• Italy (native)
• Kriti (native)
• Krym (native)
• Lebanon-Syria (native)
• Libya (native)
• Mali (native)
• Mauritania (native)
• Morocco (native)
• North Caucasus (native)
• Pakistan (native)
• Palestine (native)
• Portugal (native)
• Romania (native)
• Sardegna (native)
• Senegal (native)
• Sicilia (native)
• South European Russi (native)
• Spain (native)
• Sudan (native)
• Transcaucasus (native)
• Tunisia (native)
• Turkey (native)
• Turkey-in-Europe (native)
• Turkmenistan (native)
• Ukraine (native)
• Western Sahara (native)
• Yugoslavia (native)
• Alabama (introduced)
• Malaya (introduced)
• New South Wales (introduced)
• South Australia (introduced)
• Victoria (introduced)

Additional Images

Flower

Taken Apr 15, 2016 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Oct 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Jul 23, 2022 by Axel maillard (cc-by-sa)

Leaf

Taken May 4, 2022 by Pascua Javier (cc-by-sa)

Taken Dec 3, 2022 by satanikum evonimun (cc-by-sa)

Other

Taken Oct 15, 2016 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Oct 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Habit

Taken Apr 15, 2016 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Oct 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Oct 15, 2019 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Oct 15, 2016 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

Taken Apr 15, 2006 by Photoflora – Jean-Luc TASSET (©)

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© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Sources

• WFO (No URL)
• IPNI (No URL)
• GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/2925492)
• POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:865505-1)
• PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Verbena supina L.)

Specifications

Growth habit>: Forb/herb

Growth