Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ochracea
ID:
508784

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ashwin) Garn.-Jones

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 578 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508116



Common Names

  • Ochracea Speedwell
  • Garden Speedwell
  • Thyme-leaved Speedwell


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Description

Veronica ochracea (also called Heath Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Europe and western Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10–20 cm. It prefers moist soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica ochracea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Veronica ochracea is a small, blue, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica ochracea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or from seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Veronica ochracea

Veronica ochracea is native to the Mediterranean region.

Veronica ochracea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica ochracea?

Veronica ochracea

What is the common name of Veronica ochracea?

Ochracea

What type of plant is Veronica ochracea?

Herbaceous perennial

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

Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.
Margot Bernice Forde (1935-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ashwin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77080132-1: 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].