Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
densifolia
ID:
420328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 137 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419660



Common Names

  • Dense-leaved Speedwell
  • Koromiko
  • New Zealand Speedwell


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Description

Veronica densifolia (also called Dense-Leaved Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, bright blue flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica densifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering period and is drought tolerant. It is also used to attract beneficial insects such as bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica densifolia has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually blue, white, or purple. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica densifolia is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants will reach a height of 1-2 feet and will bloom in late spring and early summer with blue flowers.

Where to Find Veronica densifolia

Veronica densifolia is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Veronica densifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica densifolia?

Veronica densifolia

What is the common name of Veronica densifolia?

Dense-Leaved Speedwell

What type of habitat does Veronica densifolia prefer?

Veronica densifolia prefers moist, sunny habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

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

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811908-1: 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].