Status:
valid
Authors:
Jord. & Fourr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Brev. Pl. Nov. 1: 42 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425080
Common Names
- Veronica trichadena
- Veronica Trichadena
- Trichadena
Description
Veronica trichadena (also called Hairy 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 trichadena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Veronica trichadena var. freyniana M.A.Fisch.
Veronica trichadena var. trichadena
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Veronica trichadena is a small, blue flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veronica trichadena is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It is propagated by seed and cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, light soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Veronica trichadena
Veronica trichadena can be found in Europe, from Spain to Ukraine and Turkey.
Veronica trichadena FAQ
What is the common name of Veronica trichadena?
Hairy Speedwell
What is the scientific name of Hairy Speedwell?
Veronica trichadena
What is the native range of Hairy Speedwell?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812767-1: 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].