Glandularia bipinnatifida
Southwestern mock vervain
Glandularia bipinnatifida, commonly known as pink verbena, is a resilient perennial herb prized for its vibrant blooms. Native to various tropical regions, this medicinal plant is traditionally utilized in folk remedies to address inflammatory conditions and digestive issues, offering a unique blend of ornamental beauty and therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Glandularia bipinnatifida
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Europe
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 the genus Glandularia and the specific species Glandularia bipinnatifida.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Glandularia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant is known by several different common names depending on the regional context. In English, it is frequently referred to as southwestern mock vervain, Dakota verbena, or prairie verbena.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| en | southwestern mock vervain | Wikidata |
| en | Dakota verbena | Wikidata |
| en | prairie verbena | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical distribution spanning across different continents and regions. In Middle Europe, its presence can be documented within Germany. Moving to the Northwestern United States, it is found in both Colorado and Wyoming. Its range also extends into the North-Central United States, specifically appearing in Kansas. Finally, the species is also known to inhabit the state of Missouri.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Colorado | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Wyoming | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Kansas | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Missouri | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Nebraska | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | Oklahoma | WCVP |
| North-Central U.S.A. | South Dakota | WCVP |
| Northeastern U.S.A. | Indiana | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | Arizona | WCVP |