Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Palm or Cycad
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
America, Europe
Types
Not Available
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Low Elevation, Muddy habitat, Open Forest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
not available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Orange, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
imparipinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Water regularly for 2 months
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root, Wood
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
ACOELORRHAPHE wrightii
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Everglades Palm, Paurotis Palm, Silver Saw Palm, Wright Palm
Verbena
In Hindi
Paurotis Palm
verbena
In German
Paurotis Palm
Eisenkraut
In French
Palmier des Everglades, Paurotis de Wright
verveine
In Spanish
Papta, Pimenta, Palma (Belize), Tiqui (Honduras)
Verbena
In Greek
Paurotis Palm
λουίζα
In Portuguese
Palmeira-paorotis
verbena
In Polish
Paurotis Palm
werbena
In Latin
Paurotis Palm
Grindelia
Phylum
Tracheobionta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Acoelorrhaphe
Verbena
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Tribe
Corypheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Paurotis Palm and Verbena
Season and care of Paurotis Palm and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Paurotis Palm and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Paurotis Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Paurotis Palm is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Paurotis Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Paurotis Palm and Verbena Physical Information
Paurotis Palm and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Paurotis Palm height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Paurotis Palm and Verbena are as follows:
Paurotis Palm flower color: Light Yellow and Ivory
Paurotis Palm leaf color: Green and Light Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Paurotis Palm and Verbena
Care of Paurotis Palm and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Paurotis Palm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Paurotis Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.