Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
liukiuense
ID:
425829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ohwi) T.Yamaz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
J. Fac. Sci. Univ. Tokyo, Sect. 3, Bot. 7: 128 (1957)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425161

Common Names

  • Veronicastrum liukiuense
  • Liukiu False Dragonhead
  • Liukiu Veronicastrum

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Description

Veronicastrum liukiuense (also called Liukiu 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 liukiuense 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 liukiuense 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 liukiuense is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in warm, humid climates with temperatures ranging from 65-85°F (18-29°C). It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Veronicastrum liukiuense

Veronicastrum liukiuense can be found in Japan.

Veronicastrum liukiuense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronicastrum liukiuense?

Veronicastrum liukiuense

What is the common name of Veronicastrum liukiuense?

Liukiuense Veronicastrum

What type of environment does Veronicastrum liukiuense thrive in?

Veronicastrum liukiuense 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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812864-1: 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].