Verbena brasiliensis Vell.

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Mussapa-pequeno crossing, Nhahomba area, Chimanimani National Reserve

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Status:	Introduced
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Notes:	This species is very similar to Verbena bonariensis. It can be distinguished by the slightly smaller flowers which do generally not overtop the tuft of bracts at the top of the spikes. Also by the floral bracts which are as long as or slightly longer than the calyces and the longer, whitish hairs on the undersurfaces of the leaves. This species is very similar to Verbena bonariensis. It can be distinguished by the slightly smaller flowers which do generally not overtop the tuft of bracts at the top of the spikes. Also by the floral bracts which are as long as or slightly longer than the calyces and the longer, whitish hairs on the undersurfaces of the leaves.
Derivation of specific name:	brasiliensis: of Brazil.
Habitat:	Grassland, roadsides, disturbed places.
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Worldwide distribution:	Native of South America
Mozambique distribution:	MS,GI,M
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Content last updated:	Sunday 28 April 2019
Literature:	Chapano, C. & Mamuto, M. (2003). Plants of the Chimanimani District National Herbarium and Botanic Garden, Zimbabwe Page 57. Fernandes, R. (2005). Verbenaceae Flora Zambesiaca 8(7) Pages 11 - 12. Mapaura, A. & Timberlake, J. (eds) (2004). A checklist of Zimbabwean vascular plants Southern African Botanical Diversity Network Report No. 33 Sabonet, Pretoria and Harare Page 82. Maroyi, A. (2006). Preliminary checklist of introduced and naturalized plants in Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18(2) Page 246. Yeo, P.F. (1989). A re-definition of Verbena brasiliensis Kew Bulletin 45(1) Pages 110 - 115. (Includes a picture).

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