Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosachev & Shaulo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 16(3): 9 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340551
Description
Veronica krasnoborovii (also called Krasnoborov's Veronica, among many other common names) is a small succulent plant that grows in rosettes of tightly packed leaves. It is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa and is typically found in rocky, semi-arid habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Veronica krasnoborovii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small blue flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veronica krasnoborovii has small, blue flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veronica krasnoborovii is an annual plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or by division. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is done by carefully separating the offsets from the parent plant and replanting them in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Veronica krasnoborovii
Veronica krasnoborovii can be found in the Altai Mountains of Russia.
Veronica krasnoborovii FAQ
What is the common name of Veronica krasnoborovii?
Veronica krasnoborovii is commonly known as the Krasnoborov Veronica.
What is the natural habitat of Veronica krasnoborovii?
Veronica krasnoborovii is native to Russia.
What is the optimal temperature for Veronica krasnoborovii?
Veronica krasnoborovii prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).
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
P.A. Kosachev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosachev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77142443-1: 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].