Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Armstr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 13: 353 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425643
Common Names
- Large-calyx Speedwell
- Large-calyx Veronica
- Large-calyx Gypsyweed
Description
Veronica macrocalyx (also called Large-sepaled Speedwell, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia, and is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white or blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Veronica macrocalyx is a flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory infections. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Veronica macrocalyx var. macrocalyx
Veronica macrocalyx var. humilis (G.Simpson) Garn.-Jones
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veronica macrocalyx has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veronica macrocalyx is a hardy perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors. Cuttings should be taken from non-flowering shoots and planted in a pot of moist compost. Keep the cuttings in a warm, light spot and water regularly.
Where to Find Veronica macrocalyx
Veronica macrocalyx can be found in the Caucasus.
Veronica macrocalyx FAQ
What is the scientific name of Veronica macrocalyx?
Veronica macrocalyx
What is the family of Veronica macrocalyx?
Plantaginaceae
What is the common name of Veronica macrocalyx?
Large-calyx 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812259-1: 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].