Verbena hastata
Blue vervain
Verbena hastaata, commonly known as Vervain or Holy Herb, is a perennial plant celebrated in traditional medicine. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is used to treat inflammation, fever, and digestive issues. This versatile herb holds significant cultural importance, often revered for its restorative and healing spiritual qualities.
- Scientific name: Verbena hastata
- Family: Verbenaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it is further organized into the order Lamiales and the family Verbenaceae. Finally, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement in the genus Verbena.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Verbenaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Verbena | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Verbena hastata, is referred to by various names across different languages and regions. In Sweden, it is commonly called Blåverbena, while in Finland, it is known as tähkäverbena. In Macedonia, it is identified as шилеста врбинka. The plant is also recognized in Chinese through two different names, 多穗马鞭草 and 戟形马鞭草.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| sv | Blåverbena | Wikidata |
| fi | tähkäverbena | Wikidata |
| mk | шилеста врбинка | Wikidata |
| zh | 多穗马鞭草 | Wikidata |
| zh | 戟形马鞭草 | Wikidata |
| en | blue vervain | Wikidata |
| en | swamp verbena | Wikidata |
| en | wild hyssop | Wikidata |
| en | blue verbena | Wikidata |
| en | simpler's joy | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad geographical distribution spanning across both Europe and North America. In Northern Europe, its presence can be documented within Great Britain. Its range extends through Middle Europe, where it is found in both Austria and Germany. Moving across the Atlantic, the species is also established in Western Canada. Specifically, it inhabits the diverse landscapes of British Columbia and Manitoba.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Manitoba | WCVP |
| Western Canada | Saskatchewan | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | New Brunswick | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Nova Scotia | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Ontario | WCVP |
| Eastern Canada | Québec | WCVP |
Chemicals
Verbena hastata has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 1-octen-3-ol, palmitic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 1-octen-3-ol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| palmitic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |