Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dichrus
ID:
420341

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schott & Kotschy

Source:
ksu

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Wochenbl. 7: 205 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419673



Common Names

  • Veronica dichrus
  • Two-coloured Speedwell
  • Two-coloured Veronica


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Description

Veronica dichrus (also called Two-leaved Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica dichrus 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 dichrus 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 dichrus is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. To propagate from seed, sow in spring or autumn. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting of a non-flowering stem and place in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Veronica dichrus

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

Veronica dichrus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica dichrus?

Veronica dichrus

What is the common name of Veronica dichrus?

Veronica dichrus

Where is Veronica dichrus found?

Veronica dichrus 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

Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
Theodor Kotschy (1813-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotschy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811921-1: 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].