Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
1035925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
tro

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 3: 4 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035263



Common Names

  • Veronica macrocarpa
  • Large-Fruited Veronica
  • Large-Fruited Speedwell


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Description

Veronica macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Speedwell, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It typically grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica macrocarpa is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has also been used as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Veronica macrocarpa flower is blue, with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica macrocarpa is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Veronica macrocarpa

Veronica macrocarpa can be found in South America.

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812263-1: 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].