Verbena litoralis

Family: Verbenaceae

What it is like

A herb. It keeps growing from year to year. The leaves are 5-12 cm long by 1-3 cm wide.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. In Argentina it grows from sea level to 2,000 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Argentina, Australia, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Easter Island, Ecuador, Galapagos, Guatemala, Hawaii, Honduras, Mauritius, Mexico, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norfolk Is., Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Reunion, South America (country/location of origin), Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

The leaves are used for tea.

Edible parts

Leaves - tea

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Berebena, Bibina, Etajua, Hierba buena, Hierba de faraon, Moradilla macho, Sire verbena, Verbena azul, Verbena chiquita, Warmi verbena, Yapa, Yapo

Synonyms

Verbena affinis M. Martens & Galeotti; Several