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purpletop vervain

Verbena bonariensis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Verbenaceae ›Genus: Verbena

About

Verbena bonariensis (purpletop vervain, clustertop vervain, Argentinian vervain, tall verbena, or pretty verbena) is a member of the verbena family cultivated as a flowering annual or herbaceous perennial plant. In USA horticulture, it is also known by the ambiguous names "purpletop" (also used for the grass Tridens flavus) and "South American vervain" (which can mean any of the numerous species in the genus Verbena occurring in that continent). For the misapplication "Brazilian verbena" see below.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of purpletop vervain?
The scientific name of purpletop vervain is Verbena bonariensis.
What is the conservation status of purpletop vervain?
The purpletop vervain has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
What kingdom does purpletop vervain belong to?
purpletop vervain belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does purpletop vervain belong to?
purpletop vervain belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does purpletop vervain belong to?
purpletop vervain belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does purpletop vervain belong to?
purpletop vervain belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does purpletop vervain belong to?
purpletop vervain belongs to the family Verbenaceae.
What genus does purpletop vervain belong to?
purpletop vervain belongs to the genus Verbena.