Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
decora
ID:
508763

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ashwin) Garn.-Jones

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 577 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508095



Common Names

  • Decorative Speedwell
  • Garden Speedwell
  • Pretty Speedwell


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Description

Veronica decora (also called 'Decorative Veronica', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to western Australia. It has small, linear leaves and small, blue-purple flowers. It is found in sandy soils in open woodland and heathland.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica decora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Veronica decora is a small, purple, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica decora is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Veronica decora

Veronica decora is native to the Mediterranean region.

Veronica decora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica decora?

Veronica decora

What are the common names of Veronica decora?

Decorated speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica decora?

Grasslands

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

Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.
Margot Bernice Forde (1935-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ashwin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77080115-1: 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].