Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
latifolium
ID:
425830

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Opiz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Seznam : 103 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425162



Common Names

  • Veronicastrum latifolium
  • Broad-leaved False Dragonhead
  • Latifolium Veronicastrum


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Description

Veronicastrum latifolium (also called Broad-leaved Veronicastrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Japan. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Veronicastrum latifolium is a popular ornamental plant, and is used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Veronicastrum latifolium flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronicastrum latifolium can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seed in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Veronicastrum latifolium

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

Veronicastrum latifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronicastrum latifolium?

Veronicastrum latifolium

What is the common name of Veronicastrum latifolium?

Latifolium Veronicastrum

What type of environment does Veronicastrum latifolium thrive in?

Veronicastrum latifolium prefers warm, humid environments with bright indirect light.

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Filip Maximilian Opiz (1787-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Opiz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812862-1: 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].