Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
archboldii
ID:
420496

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 182 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419828



Common Names

  • Archbold's Speedwell
  • Archbold's Gypsyweed
  • Archbold's Veronica


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Description

Veronica archboldii (also called Archbold's Speedwell, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It has small, bright blue flowers and linear, bright green leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica archboldii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica archboldii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a raceme. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica archboldii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Veronica archboldii

Veronica archboldii can be found in New Zealand.

Veronica archboldii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica archboldii?

Veronica archboldii

What is the family of Veronica archboldii?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Veronica archboldii?

Archbold's Speedwell

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811637-1: 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].