Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
colensoi
ID:
420239

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 209 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419571



Common Names

  • Colenso's Speedwell
  • Koromiko
  • New Zealand Speedwell


Searching for Veronica colensoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Veronica colensoi (also called Colenso's Speedwell, and Wall Speedwell, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica colensoi is a low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover. It has small, bright blue flowers that bloom in the summer and attract butterflies and bees. It is also used as a border plant and can be used to add texture and color to a garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica colensoi has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with small, oval leaves.

Searching for Veronica colensoi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica colensoi is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Veronica colensoi

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

Veronica colensoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica colensoi?

Veronica colensoi

What is the common name of Veronica colensoi?

Colenso's Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica colensoi?

Veronica colensoi is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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:811835-1: 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].