Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell. ex Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 213 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255386
Common Names
- Veronica hulkeana
- Hulke's Veronica
- Hulke's Tree
Description
Veronica hulkeana (also called Hulke's Speedwell, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to New Zealand and is found in rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Veronica hulkeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Veronica hulkeana sub. evestita (Garn.-Jones) Garn.-Jones
Veronica hulkeana sub. hulkeana
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Veronica hulkeana are white, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veronica hulkeana is a shrub native to New Zealand. It can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and should be kept in temperatures between 65-75°F. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Veronica hulkeana
Veronica hulkeana can be found in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico.
Veronica hulkeana FAQ
What is the common name of Veronica hulkeana?
Hulke's Veronica
What is the scientific name of Hulke's Veronica?
Veronica hulkeana
What is the natural habitat of Veronica hulkeana?
It is native to the temperate forests of New Zealand
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:812105-1: 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].