Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
matthewsii
ID:
426255

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. : 517 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425587



Common Names

  • Matthews' Speedwell
  • Veronica matthewsii
  • Speedwell


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Description

Veronica matthewsii (also called Matthews' Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate. It prefers moist, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica matthewsii is a popular ornamental plant for gardens and landscaping. It is known for its long flowering period and is often used to 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 matthewsii 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 matthewsii 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 matthewsii

Veronica matthewsii is native to the Matthews Mountains in Russia.

Veronica matthewsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica matthewsii?

Veronica matthewsii

What is the common name of Veronica matthewsii?

Matthews' Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica matthewsii?

Veronica matthewsii is native to Europe, North Africa, 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

Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812287-1: 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].