Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
virginicum
ID:
425814

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Farw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Druggists' Circ. 61: 231 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425146



Common Names

  • Veronicastrum virginicum
  • Culver's Root
  • Virginian Veronicastrum


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Synonyms

  • Veronicastrum virginicum virginicum [unknown]

Description

Veronicastrum virginicum (also called Culver's Root, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Veronicastrum virginicum 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 virginicum 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 virginicum is a low-growing, evergreen perennial native to North America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or by seed in fall.

Where to Find Veronicastrum virginicum

Veronicastrum virginicum can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico.

Veronicastrum virginicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronicastrum virginicum?

Veronicastrum virginicum

What is the common name of Veronicastrum virginicum?

Virginicum Veronicastrum

What type of environment does Veronicastrum virginicum thrive in?

Veronicastrum virginicum 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.
Oliver Atkins Farwell (1867-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Farw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:264772-2: 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].