Verbena bonariensis
Purple Top at Isaacs, ACT
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| Verbena bonariensis | MichaelMulvaney | 26 Apr 2026 | |
| Verbena sp. | Mike | 23 Apr 2026 |
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24 Apr 2026
I am not sure if this is the best key:
2. Corolla tubes 4–6(–7) mm, 1.5–2 mm longer than the calyces; distal stems, peduncles, and
calyces stipitate-glandular; spikes 8–30 mm in fruit; floral bracts 2.1–2.8 mm; nutlets 1.5–1.9 mm;
basal and midstem leaves oblong-lanceolate to oblong-oblanceolate ............. Verbena bonariensis
2. Corolla tubes 2.5–4 mm, 0–0.5 mm longer than the calyces; stems, peduncles, and calyces
eglandular; spikes 6–55 mm in fruit; floral bracts 3–4 mm; nutlets 1–1.2 (–1.4) mm; basal and
midstem leaves ovate to ovate-lanceolate, oblong-elliptic, or obovate .............. Verbena incompta
Nesom, G.L. 2010. Taxonomic notes on Verbena bonariensis (Verbenaceae) and related species in the USA. Phytoneuron
2010-12: 1–16. 13 May 2010.
2. Corolla tubes 4–6(–7) mm, 1.5–2 mm longer than the calyces; distal stems, peduncles, and
calyces stipitate-glandular; spikes 8–30 mm in fruit; floral bracts 2.1–2.8 mm; nutlets 1.5–1.9 mm;
basal and midstem leaves oblong-lanceolate to oblong-oblanceolate ............. Verbena bonariensis
2. Corolla tubes 2.5–4 mm, 0–0.5 mm longer than the calyces; stems, peduncles, and calyces
eglandular; spikes 6–55 mm in fruit; floral bracts 3–4 mm; nutlets 1–1.2 (–1.4) mm; basal and
midstem leaves ovate to ovate-lanceolate, oblong-elliptic, or obovate .............. Verbena incompta
Nesom, G.L. 2010. Taxonomic notes on Verbena bonariensis (Verbenaceae) and related species in the USA. Phytoneuron
2010-12: 1–16. 13 May 2010.
Location information
- Coordinates 149.119911-35.384304
- Altitude 732.0m
- Places Isaacs, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 20 Apr 2026 04:45 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Verbena bonariensis Scientific name
- Purple Top Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Medium weed or pest
- Up to 744m Recorded at altitude
Seasonal activity
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In flower
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