bastard-vervain

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis (L.) Vahl belongs to the Verbenaceae family and is commonly referred to as bastard-vervain. It is native to the Caribbean region and Florida. The plant is often found along roadsides and in disturbed areas, where it grows as a ruderal species. It is also known by other common names including blue porterweed, blue snake weed, Brazilian tea, Jamaica vervain, light-blue snakeweed, and worryvine in St. Croix. The species was published in 1804. It has a wide distribution across various regions, including BR, TW, VU, SC, CK, AS, Kosrae, WS, PW, SB, AI, NR, KI, CO, KH, CD, KM, FM, and VN.