Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
425776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1843

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 6: t. 580 (1843)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425108



Common Names

  • Square-stemmed Speedwell
  • Square-stemmed Germander Speedwell
  • Square-stemmed Veronica


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Description

Veronica tetragona (also called 'Square-stemmed Speedwell', among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant with small, blue flowers and a creeping habit. It is native to Europe, western Asia and North Africa, and is typically found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica tetragona is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica tetragona sub. subsimilis (Colenso) Garn.-Jones
Veronica tetragona sub. tetragona

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica tetragona has small, blue-violet flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica tetragona is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, though division of the clumps can also be done in the spring. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Veronica tetragona

Veronica tetragona can be found in Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia.

Veronica tetragona FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica tetragona?

Veronica tetragona

What is the common name of Veronica tetragona?

Tetragona Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica tetragona?

Mountain meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes in Central Asia

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812735-1: 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].