Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
420387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fresen.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 2: 356 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419719



Common Names

  • Veronica abyssinica
  • Abyssinian Speedwell
  • Abyssinian Veronica


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Description

Veronica abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It has blue flowers with a yellow eye and is found in grasslands, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica abyssinica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica abyssinica has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica abyssinica is a perennial plant that is native to Africa. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants will reach a height of 1-2 feet and will bloom in late spring and early summer with white flowers.

Where to Find Veronica abyssinica

Veronica abyssinica is native to Africa and can be found in dry meadows, rocky slopes, and other sunny areas.

Veronica abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica abyssinica?

Veronica abyssinica

What is the common name of Veronica abyssinica?

Abyssinian Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica abyssinica?

Grassy slopes, rocky places, and disturbed sites

Species in the Veronica genus

Veronica capsellicarpa, Veronica cardiocarpa, Veronica chamaepithyoides, Veronica canbyi, Veronica canterburiensis, Veronica cetikiana, Veronica chamaedrys, Veronica carsei, Veronica carstensensis, Veronica cassinioides, Veronica ceratocarpa, Veronica catenata, Veronica caucasica, Veronica consolatae, Veronica brachysiphon, Veronica borisovae, Veronica bozakmanii, Veronica bishopiana, Veronica biloba, Veronica bogosensis, Veronica bollonsii, Veronica birleyi, Veronica callitrichoides, Veronica cachemirica, Veronica caespitosa, Veronica calycina, Veronica campylopoda, Veronica californica, Veronica bucharica, Veronica breviracemosa, Veronica buchananii, Veronica bullii, Veronica bungei, Veronica daranica, Veronica dabneyi, Veronica debilis, Veronica cuneifolia, Veronica cupressoides, Veronica cymbalaria, Veronica filiformis, Veronica fedtschenkoi, Veronica ferganica, Veronica davisii, Veronica filifolia, Veronica decorosa, Veronica decumbens, Veronica euphrasiifolia, Veronica farinosa, Veronica evenosa, Veronica fairfieldii,

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

Georg Fresenius (1808-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fresen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811562-1: 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].