Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
thracica
ID:
425794

Status:
valid

Authors:
Velen.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Abh. Böhm. Ges. Wiss. 37: 50 (1893 publ. 1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425126



Common Names

  • Thracian Speedwell
  • Thracian Germander Speedwell
  • Thracian Veronica


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Description

Veronica thracica (also called Thrace Speedwell, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. It has small, blue flowers and its stems are covered in fine hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica thracica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica thracica 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 thracica 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 thracica

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

Veronica thracica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica thracica?

Veronica thracica

What is the common name of Veronica thracica?

Thracica Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica thracica?

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

Josef Velenovský (1858-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Velen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812750-1: 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].