Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
steppacea
ID:
1139586

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kotov

Source:
tro

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Bot. Žurn. (Kiev) 11(4): 68 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138924



Common Names

  • Steppacea Speedwell
  • Veronica steppacea
  • Steppacea's Speedwell


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Description

Veronica steppacea (also called Steppe Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, bright blue flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica steppacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica steppacea has small, bright blue flowers with yellow eyes. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica steppacea is a perennial herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is native to California and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Veronica steppacea

Veronica steppacea is native to Europe and North Africa.

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

Mikhail Ivanovich Kotov (1896-1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kotov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812690-1: 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].