Veronica elliptica
Also known as: Hebe elliptica (G.Forst.) Pennell +10 more
- Hebe elliptica (G.Forst.) Pennell
- Hebe elliptica var. crassifolia Cockayne & Allan
- Hebe magellanica J.F.Gmel.
- Hebe marginata Colenso, 1896
- Veronica decussata Aiton
- Veronica decussata Moench
- Veronica decussata Sol.
- Veronica elliptica var. crassifolia (Cockayne & Allan)
- Veronica magellanica Juss. ex Dippel
- Veronica marginata Colenso
- Veronica simpsonii Phil.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Veronica elliptica is a shrub belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Naturally occurring in the Antarctic botanical region, Australasia, and South America, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. The genus Veronica is notably large, comprising more than 450 species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ANTARCTIC, AUSTRALASIA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand, Southern South America, Subantarctic Islands
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Antipodean Is., Argentina South, Chatham Is., Chile South, Falkland Is., New Zealand North, New Zealand South
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Ecuador, France, Tasmania