Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alaskensis
ID:
420376

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.M.Mart.Ort. & Albach

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Taxon 53: 441 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419708



Common Names

  • Veronica alaskensis
  • Alaskan Speedwell
  • Lemon-Scented Speedwell


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Description

Veronica alaskensis (also called Alaskan Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Alaska. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem with a terminal spike of blue flowers. It grows in moist, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica alaskensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with poor drainage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica alaskensis 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 alaskensis is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Veronica alaskensis

Veronica alaskensis is native to Alaska and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other sunny areas.

Veronica alaskensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica alaskensis?

Veronica alaskensis

What is the common name of Veronica alaskensis?

Alaskan Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica alaskensis?

Veronica alaskensis is native to the Caucasus region of Eastern Europe

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

María Montserrat Martínez Ortega (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mart.Ort.' in the authors string.
Dirk C. Albach: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061875-1: 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].