Status:
valid
Authors:
Turcz.
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 16: 54 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001262700
Common Names
- Tetraulacium veroniciforme
- Veronica-like Tetraulacium
- Veronica-like Plumeseed
Description
Tetraulacium veroniciforme (also called Veronica-Leaved Tetraulacium, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands and has small, yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Tetraulacium veroniciforme is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tetraulacium veroniciforme has small yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tetraulacium veroniciforme can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is hardy to USDA zones 8-10.
Where to Find Tetraulacium veroniciforme
Tetraulacium veroniciforme can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.
Tetraulacium veroniciforme FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tetraulacium veroniciforme?
Tetraulacium veroniciforme
What is the common name of Tetraulacium veroniciforme?
Veronica-Form Tetraulacium
Where is Tetraulacium veroniciforme native to?
Mexico
Species in the Tetraulacium genus
Species in the Plantaginaceae family
Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum,
Adenosma annamense,
Adenosma bracteosum,
Adenosma camphoratum,
Adenosma cordifolium,
Adenosma debilis,
Adenosma elsholtzioides,
Adenosma glutinosum,
Adenosma hirsutum,
Adenosma indianum,
Adenosma inopinatum,
Adenosma javanicum,
Adenosma macrophyllum,
Adenosma malabaricum,
Adenosma microcephalum,
Adenosma muelleri,
Adenosma nelsonioides,
Adenosma papuana,
Adenosma punctata,
Adenosma retusilobum,
Adenosma subrepens,
Adenosma ternata,
Adenosma thorelii,
Agathelpis adunca,
Agathelpis brevifolia,
Agathelpis mucronata,
Albraunia foveopilosa,
Albraunia fugax,
Albraunia psilosperma,
Anamaria heterophylla,
Anarrhinum bellidifolium,
Anarrhinum corsicum,
Anarrhinum duriminium,
Anarrhinum forsskaolii,
Anarrhinum fruticosum,
Anarrhinum intermedium,
Anarrhinum laxiflorum,
Anarrhinum longipedicellatum,
Anarrhinum orientale,
Anarrhinum pedatum,
Anarrhinum forskaohlii,
Ancistrostylis harmandii,
Angelonia acuminatissima,
Angelonia alternifolia,
Angelonia angustifolia,
Angelonia arguta,
Angelonia biflora,
Angelonia bisaccata,
Angelonia blanchetii,
Angelonia campestris,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810298-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].