Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
szechuanica
ID:
1140599

Status:
valid

Authors:
Batalin

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 13: 383 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139937



Common Names

  • Szechuan Speedwell
  • Szechuan Gypsyweed
  • Szechuan Brooklime


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Description

Veronica szechuanica (also called Szechuan Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 20 cm. It has small, ovate to lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China and is found in grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica szechuanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long bloom period and is attractive to bees and butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica szechuanica has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica szechuanica is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in late spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Veronica szechuanica

Veronica szechuanica is found in China.

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

Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin (1847-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Batalin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812717-1: 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].