Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
426459

Status:
valid

Authors:
Walp.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 3: 341 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425791



Common Names

  • Veronica hookeriana
  • Hooker's Speedwell
  • Hooker's Veronica


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Synonyms

  • Parahebe hookeriana (Walp.) W.R.B.Oliv. [unknown]
  • Hebe hookeriana (Walp.) Allan [unknown]

Description

Veronica hookeriana (also called Hooker's Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping rhizome and small, oval leaves. It grows in moist, sunny areas, such as meadows, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica hookeriana is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating coughs, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica hookeriana has small, blue, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica hookeriana can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage re-blooming.

Where to Find Veronica hookeriana

Veronica hookeriana is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Caucasus region.

Veronica hookeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica hookeriana?

Veronica hookeriana

What type of plant is Veronica hookeriana?

Herb

Where is Veronica hookeriana found?

Europe

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

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812101-1: 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].