Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tetrasticha
ID:
425773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 212 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425105



Common Names

  • Four-leaved Speedwell
  • Four-leaved Germander Speedwell
  • Four-leaved Veronica


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Description

Veronica tetrasticha (also called 'Four-row 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 tetrasticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica tetrasticha has small, white 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 tetrasticha 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 tetrasticha

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

Veronica tetrasticha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica tetrasticha?

Veronica tetrasticha

What is the common name of Veronica tetrasticha?

Tetrasticha Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica tetrasticha?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812738-1: 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].