Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
austriaca
ID:
420424

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1759

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 10. 2: 849 (1759)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419756



Common Names

  • Veronica
  • Austriaca
  • Veronica austriaca


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Description

Veronica austriaca (also called Austrian Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, blue flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica austriaca 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica austriaca sub. jacquinii (Baumg.) Eb.Fisch.
Veronica austriaca sub. dentata (F.W.Schmidt) Watzl
Veronica austriaca sub. jacquinii (Baumg.) Watzl
Veronica austriaca sub. austriaca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica austriaca has small, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The flowers are usually blue or purple in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a rosette shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica austriaca is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division and cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Veronica austriaca

Veronica austriaca can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.

Veronica austriaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica austriaca?

Veronica austriaca

What is the common name of Veronica austriaca?

Austrian Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica austriaca?

Grassy meadows, roadsides, and disturbed areas

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811661-1: 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].