Common in most of the islands A minor ornamental plant. The decoction of the plant is useful in the treatment of diabetes, allergies, stomach pains, coughs and fever. It is also used to expel intestinal worms, increase perspiration and promote menstruation. on ca.
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A minor ornamental plant. The decoction of the plant is useful in the treatment of diabetes, allergies, stomach pains, coughs and fever. It is also used to expel intestinal worms, increase perspiration and promote menstruation. on ca.
family
Verbenaceae
synonym
Abena jamaicensis (L.) Hitchc., Verbena jamaicensis L. of
description
Woody subshrubs; branches × subtertragonous. Leaves 3.5-7 2-4 cm, obovate, base cuneate and decurrent on petiole, margin coarsely crenate-serrate, apex obtuse or rounded; petiole to 2 cm long. Spikes terminal, 10-25 cm long, ca. 4 mm across. Bracts ca. 7 mm long. Calyx ca. 6 mm long, 4-toothed, puberulous. Corolla hypocrateriform, bluish-pink; tube 8-10 mm long, slightly curved; limb ca. 8 mm across. Style included. Fruit ca. 5 mm long, oblong.