Status:
valid
Authors:
Kosachev
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Turczaninowia 6(1): 16 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000430654
Common Names
- Veronica schmakovii
- Schmakovii Speedwell
- Schmakovii Veronica
Description
Veronica schmakovii (also called 'Schmakov's Speedwell', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family. It is native to temperate regions of Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats. It has a rhizomatous root system and grows up to 0.5 meters tall with small, oval leaves and blue flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Veronica schmakovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veronica schmakovii has white flowers with yellow-green stamens. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are short-stemmed and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veronica schmakovii is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the plants should be kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Veronica schmakovii
Veronica schmakovii is native to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
Veronica schmakovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Veronica schmakovii?
Veronica schmakovii
What is the common name of Veronica schmakovii?
Schmakov's Speedwell
What is the family of Veronica schmakovii?
Plantaginaceae
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
P.A. Kosachev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kosachev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60433711-2: 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].