Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
buchananii
ID:
420177

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 211 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419509



Common Names

  • Veronica buchananii
  • Buchanan's Speedwell
  • Buchanan's Veronica


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Description

Veronica buchananii (also called Buchanans Speedwell, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with a tufted habit. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and grows in dry grasslands and open scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica buchananii is an ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica buchananii has small, bright blue flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica buchananii is a perennial plant that grows in a clump. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils.

Where to Find Veronica buchananii

Veronica buchananii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Veronica buchananii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica buchananii?

Veronica buchananii

What are the common names of Veronica buchananii?

Buchanan's Speedwell, Buchanan's Gypsyweed

What is the growth habit of Veronica buchananii?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811736-1: 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].