About Nettle-leaved vervain
Stachytarpheta urticifolia, the nettleleaf velvetberry or dark blue snakeweed, is a species of lavender plant in the verbena family. In some countries it is considered as an invasive weed.
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Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Stachytarpheta urticifolia
- Genus
- Stachytarpheta
- Family
- VERBENACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Habitat
- Moist areas of the forests and plains
- Distribution
- Pantropical
- Flowering & fruiting
- Throughout the year
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Botanical family
Verbenaceae
Verbena/Teak family
Nettle-leaved vervain belongs to the Verbenaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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