Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
laevastonii
ID:
745653

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cockayne & Allan) Garn.-Jones

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 46: 525 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744986



Common Names

  • Veronica laevastonii
  • Laevastonii Veronica
  • Laevastonii Veronica


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Description

Veronica laevastonii (also called Laevaston's Speedwell, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to Europe, and is found in dry scrublands and grasslands. It is a small herb, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica laevastonii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental in gardens. It is also known to attract beneficial insects, such as bees, to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Veronica laevastonii is small and blue, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica laevastonii is a perennial that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and should be fertilized regularly. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Veronica laevastonii

Veronica laevastonii can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Veronica laevastonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica laevastonii?

Veronica laevastonii

What is the family of Veronica laevastonii?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Veronica laevastonii?

Laevastons Speedwell

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

Harry Allan (1882-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Allan' in the authors string.
Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100095-1: 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].