Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
nevadensis
ID:
426638

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pau) Pau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Brotéria, Sér. Bot. 22: 120 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425970



Common Names

  • Nevada Speedwell
  • Nevada Veronica
  • Veronica nevadensis


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Description

Veronica nevadensis (also called Nevada Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, blue flowers. Native to western North America, it is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and sagebrush steppes.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica nevadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, skin diseases, and wounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica nevadensis var. langei (Lacaita) M.M.Mart.Ort. & E.Rico
Veronica nevadensis var. nevadensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Veronica nevadensis has small, pink flowers with yellow eyes. Seed: The seeds are small and black in color. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica nevadensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Veronica nevadensis

Veronica nevadensis is native to the western United States.

Veronica nevadensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica nevadensis?

Veronica nevadensis

What is the common name of Veronica nevadensis?

Nevada Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica nevadensis?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

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

Carlos Pau y Español (1857-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812365-1: 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].