Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
426265

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Wettst.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 85 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425597



Common Names

  • Veronica major
  • Greater Speedwell
  • Greater Veronica


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Description

Veronica major (also called Gypsyweed, 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 major is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering period and can attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil and can be used to stabilize slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica major has small, white flowers with yellow eyes, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica major is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Veronica major

Veronica major is native to the Alps in Europe.

Veronica major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica major?

Veronica major

What is the common name of Veronica major?

Major Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica major?

Veronica major is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures in Europe and western Asia.

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Richard Wettstein (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wettst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812276-1: 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].