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Fine-Leafed Verbena

Glandularia aristigera · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Fine-Leafed Verbena, scientifically known as Glandularia aristigera, is a resilient perennial herb native to the Americas. Renowned for its delicate, lance-shaped foliage and vibrant purple blooms, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its potential antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a fascinating subject for botanical study.

Family
Verbenaceae
Native range
Europe
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Fine-Leafed Verbena · Fine-Leaved Verbena · 5 more
Scientific synonyms
Glandularia Tenuisecta · Glandularia Cochabambensis · 5 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Glandularia aristigera

Synonyms

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Verbenaceae. Finally, it is identified by its specific genus, Glandularia.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Lamiales
Family Verbenaceae
Genus Glandularia

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a remarkably broad and diverse geographical distribution spanning multiple continents. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within the borders of Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean region, it is also found throughout Southeastern Europe, specifically in Greece. The species extends into West Tropical Africa, where it inhabits countries such as Nigeria. Finally, its range reaches into West-Central Tropical Africa, encompassing the nations of Burundi and Rwanda.

Region Area
Middle Europe Germany
Southeastern Europe Greece
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West-Central Tropical Africa Burundi
West-Central Tropical Africa Rwanda
West-Central Tropical Africa DR Congo
East Tropical Africa Kenya
East Tropical Africa Tanzania
South Tropical Africa Malawi
South Tropical Africa Mozambique

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Chemicals

Glandularia aristigera has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Silver nanoparticles.

Chemicals reported in Glandularia aristigera
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
Silver nanoparticles 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Silver nanoparticles

  1. World journal of microbiology & biotechnology

Activities

Glandularia aristigera has 2 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial, Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Glandularia aristigera
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. World journal of microbiology & biotechnology

Antioxidant

  1. World journal of microbiology & biotechnology

Preparations

Glandularia aristigera has 3 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Silver nanoparticles, extracts, methanolic extracts.

Preparations reported for Glandularia aristigera
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Silver nanoparticles 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Methanolic extracts 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Silver nanoparticles

  1. World journal of microbiology & biotechnology

Extracts

  1. World journal of microbiology & biotechnology

Methanolic extracts

  1. World journal of microbiology & biotechnology