Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
axillare
ID:
425754

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Siebold & Zucc.) T.Yamaz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 7: 130 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425086



Common Names

  • Veronicastrum axillare
  • Axillary Veronicastrum
  • False Dragonhead


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Synonyms

  • Calorhabdos axillaris (Siebold & Zucc.) Benth. ex S.Moore [deprecated]

Description

Veronicastrum axillare (also called 'Culver's Root', among many other common names) is an upright, clump-forming perennial plant with white flowers and a tall habit. It is native to North America, and is typically found in moist, open woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Veronicastrum axillare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Veronicastrum axillare 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronicastrum axillare 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 Veronicastrum axillare

Veronicastrum axillare can be found in Europe, from Spain to Ukraine and Turkey.

Veronicastrum axillare FAQ

What is the common name of Veronicastrum axillare?

Axillary Veronicastrum

What is the scientific name of Axillary Veronicastrum?

Veronicastrum axillare

What is the native range of Axillary Veronicastrum?

Europe

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 Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812852-1: 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].