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
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.
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 Veronicastrum genus
Veronicastrum axillare,
Veronicastrum virginicum,
Veronicastrum liukiuense,
Veronicastrum cerasifolium,
Veronicastrum tagawae,
Veronicastrum loshanense,
Veronicastrum sibiricum,
Veronicastrum brunonianum,
Veronicastrum yunnanense,
Veronicastrum longispicatum,
Veronicastrum stenostachyum,
Veronicastrum latifolium,
Veronicastrum villosulum,
Veronicastrum robustum,
Veronicastrum rhombifolium,
Veronicastrum caulopterum,
Veronicastrum formosanum,
Veronicastrum tubiflorum,
Veronicastrum noguchii,
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: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].