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Herb of the cross

Verbena officinalis

Least Concern

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).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)

Class

Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)

Species

Verbena officinalis (Herb of the cross)

Names in Other Languages

French verveine sauvage

German Gewöhnliches Eisenkraut

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Herb of the cross?

The scientific name of Herb of the cross is Verbena officinalis. It belongs to the genus Verbena.

What is the conservation status of Herb of the cross?

Herb of the cross (Verbena officinalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Herb of the cross live?

Herb of the cross 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 Herb of the cross belong to?

Herb of the cross (Verbena officinalis) belongs to the genus Verbena, which is part of the taxonomic family Verbenaceae.

Is Herb of the cross endangered?

No, Herb of the cross (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 Herb of the cross belong to?

Herb of the cross (Verbena officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Herb of the cross?

The closest relatives of Herb of the cross in the genus Verbena include American Blue Vervain, Argentina Vervain, Big-Bract Vervain, Burvine, Hoary Verbena.