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Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut

Verbena officinalis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including flooded grasslands and savannas, deserts and xeric shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (20 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

French verveine sauvage
German Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut?
The scientific name of Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut is Verbena officinalis. It belongs to the genus Verbena.
What is the conservation status of Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut?
Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut (Verbena officinalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut live?
Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut is found in Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (India, Pakistan, Taiwan), Europe (20 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Comoros, Cuba, Czech Republic.
What family does Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut belong to?
Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut (Verbena officinalis) belongs to the genus Verbena, which is part of the taxonomic family Verbenaceae.
Is Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut endangered?
No, Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut (Verbena officinalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut belong to?
Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut (Verbena officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).
What are the closest relatives of Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut?
The closest relatives of Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut in the genus Verbena include Argentinische Verbene, Ausläufer-Verbene, Hochblatt-Eisenkraut, Lanzen-Eisenkraut, Purpletop vervain.

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