Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
khorassanica
ID:
426216

Status:
valid

Authors:
Czerniak.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 27: 280 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425548



Common Names

  • Khorassan Speedwell
  • Khorassan Veronica
  • Khorassan Veronic


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Description

Veronica khorassanica (also called Khorasan Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are blue-violet. It grows in sunny and dry places, such as meadows, roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica khorassanica is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds for its attractive foliage and bright orange flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica khorassanica has small, blue-violet flowers with white eyes, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica khorassanica is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Veronica khorassanica

Veronica khorassanica can be found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Veronica khorassanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica khorassanica?

Veronica khorassanica

What is the family of Veronica khorassanica?

Plantaginaceae

Where is Veronica khorassanica found?

It is found in Iran.

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

Ekaterina Georgiewna Czerniakowska (1892-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Czerniak.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812165-1: 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].