Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kopetdaghensis
ID:
426246

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Fedtsch. ex Boriss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 17: 348 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425578



Common Names

  • Kopetdaghensis Speedwell
  • Kopetdaghensis Veronica
  • Kopetdaghensis Veronic


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Description

Veronica kopetdaghensis (also called Kopetdag Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate. It prefers moist, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica kopetdaghensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica kopetdaghensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica kopetdaghensis is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It is best grown in full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Veronica kopetdaghensis

Veronica kopetdaghensis is native to the Kopet Dag Mountains in Turkmenistan.

Veronica kopetdaghensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica kopetdaghensis?

Veronica kopetdaghensis

What is the common name of Veronica kopetdaghensis?

Kopet-Dag Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica kopetdaghensis?

Veronica kopetdaghensis is native to Turkmenistan and 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

Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Antonina Borissova (b.1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boriss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812177-1: 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].