Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subalpina
ID:
425920

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
ksu

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 31: 420 (1898 publ. 1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425252



Common Names

  • Veronica subalpina
  • Veronica Subalpina
  • Subalpina


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Description

Veronica subalpina (also called Subalpine Speedwell, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with small, bright blue flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica subalpina is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used as a ground cover. It has attractive blue-green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica subalpina has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica subalpina is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a light, well-drained soil. Once established, Veronica subalpina is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Veronica subalpina

Veronica subalpina can be found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Veronica subalpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica subalpina?

Veronica subalpina

What is the common name of Veronica subalpina?

Alpine Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica subalpina?

Veronica subalpina is native to the Alps and other mountain ranges in Europe.

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

Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812699-1: 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].