Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
derwentiana
ID:
420337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Andrews

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Bot. Repos. 8: t. 531 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419669



Common Names

  • Derwent Speedwell
  • Koromiko
  • New Zealand Speedwell


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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Veronica derwentiana (also called Derwent 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 derwentiana 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica derwentiana sub. anisodonta (B.G.Briggs & Ehrend.) B.G.Briggs
Veronica derwentiana sub. homalodonta (B.G.Briggs & Ehrend.) B.G.Briggs
Veronica derwentiana sub. maideniana (Gand.) B.G.Briggs
Veronica derwentiana sub. subglauca (B.G.Briggs & Ehrend.) B.G.Briggs
Veronica derwentiana sub. derwentiana

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica derwentiana 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.

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

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica derwentiana is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Veronica derwentiana

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

Veronica derwentiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica derwentiana?

Veronica derwentiana

What is the common name of Veronica derwentiana?

Veronica derwentiana

Where is Veronica derwentiana found?

Veronica derwentiana is found in the Mediterranean region

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

Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811917-1: 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].