Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gandhii
ID:
1555444

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kottaim.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Pl. Biol. 6(10): 41 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000034890



Common Names

  • Veronica gandhii
  • Gandhii Veronica
  • Veronica Veronica


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Description

Veronica gandhii (also called Gandhi's Veronica, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has trifoliate leaves and small, blue-purple flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica gandhii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica gandhii has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica gandhii is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown from seed, but it is not recommended as the seedlings are not always true to type. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden or into larger containers. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Veronica gandhii

Veronica gandhii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Veronica gandhii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica gandhii?

Veronica gandhii

What is the common name of Veronica gandhii?

Gandh's veronica

Where is Veronica gandhii found?

India

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77208546-1: 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].