Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Uehara, K.Saiki & T.Ando
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 63: 64 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335573
Description
Veronicastrum noguchii (also called Noguchi's Veronicastrum, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to Japan. It has a single stem and produces white or pink flowers. It is found in dry, rocky habitats at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m. It grows in well-drained soils in sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Veronicastrum noguchii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veronicastrum noguchii has white to yellow flowers that are about 2 cm in diameter. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veronicastrum noguchii is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division. To propagate, carefully divide a mature clump of plants and replant in a well-draining soil mix. Water sparingly and keep in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Veronicastrum noguchii
Veronicastrum noguchii is native to Japan and can be found in moist, shady forests.
Veronicastrum noguchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Veronicastrum noguchii?
Veronicastrum noguchii
What is the family of Veronicastrum noguchii?
Plantaginaceae
What is the native range of Veronicastrum noguchii?
Japan
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
Koichi Uehara: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Uehara' in the authors string.
Ken'ichi Saiki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Saiki' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77127651-1: 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].