Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sibiricum
ID:
1137307

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pennell

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia Monogr. 1: 321 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136645



Common Names

  • Veronicastrum sibiricum
  • Siberian Speedwell
  • Siberian Veronica


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Description

Veronicastrum sibiricum (also called Siberian Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m in height. It has small white flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veronicastrum sibiricum is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its ability to tolerate cold temperatures and is also drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronicastrum sibiricum for. humile (Nakai) H.Ohashi
Veronicastrum sibiricum for. glabratum (Nakai) H.Ohashi
Veronicastrum sibiricum for. albiflorum Akasawa
Veronicastrum sibiricum for. album T.Shimizu
Veronicastrum sibiricum for. sibiricum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronicastrum sibiricum has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronicastrum sibiricum is a perennial herb that is native to India. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun and moderate water.

Where to Find Veronicastrum sibiricum

Veronicastrum sibiricum is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

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.
Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812873-1: 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].