Family: Plantaginaceae
Author: Fr.
Bibliography: Novit. Fl. Svec.: 64 (1819)
Year: 1819
Status: accepted
Rank: species
Genus: Veronica
Vegetable: False
Observations: Europe, Turkmenistan, SW. Saudi Arabia
Description
Dark speedwell, scientifically known as Veronica opaca, is a fascinating plant species honored with its nomenclature by the author Fr. It was first described in the publication “Novit. Fl. Svec.” on page 64 in the year 1819. This species belongs to the Plantaginaceae family, a group well-known for its diversity and various beneficial properties within the plant kingdom.
Veronica opaca thrives across a range of distinct geographical regions. It can be found spread across Europe, where it adds to the rich tapestry of native flora. Beyond the European continent, Dark speedwell extends its presence into the arid landscapes of Turkmenistan. It has also been recorded in the southwestern territories of Saudi Arabia, where it persists in less common, specific environmental conditions.
This particular speedwell species is recognized for its unique botanical characteristics and adaptability to different climatic zones. It represents the ecological flexibility and evolutionary success of the Plantaginaceae family. While observations confirm its presence in these varied locations, the specific habitat preferences, growth patterns, and ecological role of Veronica opaca in these ecosystems continue to be subjects of botanical interest.
Whether in the diverse biomes of Europe, the vast expanses of Turkmenistan, or the arid parts of Saudi Arabia, Dark speedwell persists as a resilient and intriguing species. It stands as a testament to the diverse environments that various members of the Plantaginaceae family can inhabit and thrive within.
Common Names
Deu: glanzloser ehrenpreis
Dan: mat ærenpris
Eng: dark speedwell
Nld: doffe ereprijs
Fin: himmeätädyke
Swe: himmeätädyke, luddveronika, mörkärenpris
Nno: mørkveronika
Nob: mørkveronika
Ces: rozrazil matný, veronika tmavá
Fra: véronique à feuilles mates
En: Dark speedwell
Cs: Rozrazil matný, Veronika tmavá
Da: Mat ærenpris
Nl: Doffe ereprijs
Fi: Himmeätädyke
Fr: Véronique à feuilles mates, Véronique terne
De: Glanzloser Ehrenpreis, Dunkler Ehrenpreis
It: Veronica opaca
Nb: Mørkveronika
Nn: Mørkveronika
Es: Veronica opaca
Sv: Luddveronika, Himmeätädyke, Mörkärenpris
Synonyms
- Veronica agrestis subsp. opaca ((Fr.) Bonnier & Layens)
- Cochlidiosperma frieseanum (Opiz)
- Veronica opaca var. affinis (P.Afzel. ex Neuman)
- Cochlidiosperma opacum ((Fr.) Opiz)
- Veronica agrestis var. opaca ((Fr.) Wahlenb.)
Distribution
- Austria (native)
- Baltic States (native)
- Belarus (native)
- Belgium (native)
- Bulgaria (native)
- Central European Rus (native)
- Czechoslovakia (native)
- Denmark (native)
- Finland (native)
- France (native)
- Germany (native)
- Hungary (native)
- Italy (native)
- Netherlands (native)
- Northwest European R (native)
- Norway (native)
- Poland (native)
- Romania (native)
- Saudi Arabia (native)
- Sweden (native)
- Switzerland (native)
- Turkmenistan (native)
- Ukraine (native)
- Yugoslavia (native)
- Réunion (introduced)
Additional Images
© copyright of the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Leaf
Taken May 18, 2019 by Jens Mutke (cc-by-sa)
Sources
- WFO (No URL)
- IPNI (No URL)
- GBIF (https://www.gbif.org/species/3172071)
- POWO (http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812411-1)
- PlantNet (https://identify.plantnet.org/species/the-plant-list/Veronica opaca Fr.)
Specifications
Growth
Ph maximum: 8.0
Ph minimum: 7.5
Light: 7
Atmospheric humidity: 5
Soil nutriments: 6