Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
altaica
ID:
747926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kosachev

Source:
cmp

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 6(1): 26 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000747259



Common Names

  • Veronica altaica
  • Altai Speedwell
  • Altai Veronica


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Description

Veronica altaica (also called Altaic Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica altaica is used as an ornamental plant and has medicinal properties that can be used to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica altaica has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica altaica is a perennial native to Europe. It prefers a sunny or partially shaded position in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer.

Where to Find Veronica altaica

Veronica altaica is native to the Altai Mountains in Central Asia.

Veronica altaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica altaica?

Veronica altaica

What is the common name of Veronica altaica?

Altaic Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica altaica?

Grasslands, meadows and pastures

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

P.A. Kosachev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosachev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60433715-2: 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].