PLANTAE / PHANEROGAMAE / ANTHOPHYTA / LAMIALES / PLANTAGINACEAE / VERONICEAE / VERONICA / PERSICA
Annual herb, decumbent, procumbent or Sub-Erect, up to 300 mm high or 600 mm long; stems slender, terete; sparsely pubescent. Leaves mostly alternate, opposite only at base; petiolate, ovate to rotund, up to 20 x 20 mm, margins crenate to dentate. Flowers single, axillary; pedicels up to 35 mm long, longer in fruit. Calyx 4-lobed, spreading, persistent. Corolla: tube short, 4-lobed, lobes spreading, light blue, sometimes with dark veins, ± 10 mm in diam. Stamens 2. Flowering time Aug.-Jan. Fruit a laterally flattened capsule, obcordate or kidney-shaped. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Plantaginaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1311-1316. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Annual herb. Stems procumbent, 0.1-0.6 m long. Leaves sessile or shortly petiolate; blade broadly ovate, 5-25 mm long, apex obtuse, base truncate, margins distinctly toothed or lobed. Flowers: solitary in leaf axils; bracts large, leaf-like; pedicels > 20 mm long; corolla 8-12 mm in diameter, blue and white; Jul.-Oct. Fruit with capsules keeled with divergent lobes. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Plantaginaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 689-693. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Prostrate, pubescent annual to 10 cm. Leaves petiolate, ovate, toothed, upper alternate. Flowers solitary in axils, blue; calyx accrescent. Capsules on deflexed pedicels, transversely 2-lobed, ± 7 mm diam. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Plantaginaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 644-645. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Procumbent herb. Stems 100-600 mm long. Leaves broadly ovate, 5-25 mm long, truncate at base. Flowers solitary in leaf axils. Corolla 8-12 mm in diameter. Capsule keeled with divergent lobes. Flowers blue and white. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Grassland, roadsides, old gardens and cultivated areas; Upper Karoo, Dry Highveld Grassland, Rainshadow Valley Karoo, Albany Thicket. From: Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, N. 2019. Plantaginaceae. In: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2): 1311-1316. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Dry Grassland; Dwarf Karroid Shrubland. Cultivated ground. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Plantaginaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 689-693. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Weed of waste places. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Plantaginaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 644-645. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Cultivated ground. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Native to Europe and Asia. From: Retief, E; Meyer, NL. 2017. Plantaginaceae. In: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 689-693. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
weed of western Asia. From: Manning, JC; Goldblatt, P. 2012. Plantaginaceae. In: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 644-645. South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
Native to Europe and Asia. From: Retief, E; Herman, PPJ. 1997. Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters. Strelitzia 6: 1-681. National Botanical Institute, Pretoria. [CC BY]
July to October
30 to 2250 m
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
Occurrence in the Flora of Southern Africa (FSA) countries and South African provinces. Residence status indicates if a taxon is indigenous, endemic, naturalised or invasive in a specific region. This data is based on specimen records and literature
FSA
SA
BOT
NAM
ESW
LES
WC
EC
NC
FS
GA
KZN
LP
MP
NW
Absent
Indigenous
Endemic
Naturalised
Invasive
Names and Sources
Published in: Encycl. [J. Lamarck & al.] 8: 542 (1808)
Veronica tournefortii C.C.Gmel.
| Common name | Language | Reference/barcode | Published as |
|---|---|---|---|
| akkerereprys | Afrikaans | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| bird's eye speedwell | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. | |
| field speedwell | English | Balsinhas, AA; Engelbrecht, VM; Harding, GB; Joffe, H; Stirton, CH; Wells, MJ. 1986. Catalogue of problem plants in southern Africa, A: Mem. bot. Surv. S. Afr. 53. Mem. Bot. Surv. South Africa 53: 1-658. BRI, Pretoria. |
Classification
KINGDOM Plantae
SUBKINGDOM Phanerogamae
PHYLUM Anthophyta
ORDER Lamiales
FAMILY Plantaginaceae
TRIBE Veroniceae
GENUS Veronica
SPECIES persica
47 results for Veronica persica Poir.
Year
Barcode: PRE0740175-0 Collector(s) & number: Gibbs Russell, GE, 3957 | 1977-10-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALICE; UNIVERSITY OF FORT; HARE RESEARCH FARM BESIDE SPACES LEFT FOR IRRIGATION FURROWS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1488876-0 Collector(s) & number: Cairns, ALP, s.n. | 1973-9-13
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Stellenbosch - Welgevallen.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0705018-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8199 | 1972-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, STELLENBOSCH; WEDGE WOOD; IDA'S VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0744660-0 Collector(s) & number: Joffe, H, 736 | 1989-10-17
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA NATIONAL; BOTANIC GARDEN; BANKS OF DAM ON NORTHERN SIDE OF MAIN BUILDINGS
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0532126-0 Collector(s) & number: Schmitz, MO, 7895 | 1977-10-
Lesotho, BUSHMANS PASS; MAOHLES HOEK; IN GARDEN OF HOTEL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162345-0 Collector(s) & number: Hanekom, WJ, 939 | 1967-9-12
South Africa, Cape Province, KOUE BOKKEVELD; CERES; SKOONGESIG
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0807154-0 Collector(s) & number: Glen, HF, 3638 | 1994-8-13
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Somerset East div.; Glen Avon Farm; weed in grain land. 32°41'S; 25°40'E
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162335-0 Collector(s) & number: Daly, MF, 508 | 1903-12-
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRAPPES VALLEY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0800806-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, 633 | 1905-6-24
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1506585-0 Collector(s) & number: Walters, IB, 2006 | 1980-7-2
South Africa, Western Cape, Ex horte Mr. Kowie Roux Worcester
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162324-0 Collector(s) & number: Curator Pretoria Bot. Garden, TRV 27811 | --
South Africa, Mpumalanga, LYDENBURG; CONVENT SCHOOL
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162331-0 Collector(s) & number: Forlayh, J, PRE 41918 | 1937-9-8
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, WEENEN DIST.; THORNTON; MUDEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0890796-0 Collector(s) & number: Potgieter, FJ, FP01437 | 2002-8-7
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Patensie - Andrieskraal. Gamtoos Valley.
General notes: Valley Bushveld. Slope: gentle. Photo. Spirit.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162327-0 Collector(s) & number: Doidge, EM, PRE 5700 | 1909-11-29
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0236464-0 Collector(s) & number: Fries, TCE, 890 | 1930-9-12
South Africa, Eastern Cape, UITENHAGE DIV.; PORT ELIZABETH; HELLSGATE KLOOF
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0661930-0 Collector(s) & number: Retief, E, 567 | 1983-10-14
South Africa, Eastern Cape, GRAAFF-REINET DIST.; FARM BLUE GUM HOUSE.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0804835-0 Collector(s) & number: Stielau, DG, 219 | 1993-10-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg: Botanic Garden Estate.
General notes: Grassy track in forest clearing. Semi-shade, waterlogged clay. Creeping herb, rooting along the stem. Soft, weak stems. Flowers bright blue. Common. Ex Natal Herbarium Durban Conf. S.J. Smithies
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1485994-0 Collector(s) & number: De Villiers, U, SB143 | 2000-9-10
South Africa, Western Cape, Open, unbuilt property, Still Bay Heights near northern limits of Still Bay town.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162341-0 Collector(s) & number: Theron, GC, 317 | 1947-9-11
South Africa, Eastern Cape, MIDDELBURG DIST.; GROOTFONTEIN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162332-0 Collector(s) & number: West, O, 1159 | 1939-9-14
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, WEENEN DIST.; IRRIGATION SETTLEMENT
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0865659-0 Collector(s) & number: Venter, HJT, 10200 | 2003-9-18
South Africa, Free State, Free State University Campus.
General notes: Native and common.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0141138-0 Collector(s) & number: Styles, DGA, 4598B | 2013-11-12
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Donnybrook.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0484689-0 Collector(s) & number: Stirton, CH, 6228 | 1976-9-29
South Africa, Eastern Cape, ALICE; VEGETABLE GARDEN
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162326-0 Collector(s) & number: Frost, PJ, PRE 41914 | 1923-7-
South Africa, North West, Zerrust Dist.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162321-0 Collector(s) & number: Repton, JE, 2637 | 1945-7-16
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA; PRINSHOF NURSERY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0580526-0 Collector(s) & number: Brand, R, 281 | 2000-10-9
South Africa, Eastern Cape, Willowmore: Baviaanskloof Reserve: Field N of horse paddocks.
General notes: Grassland, thicket. Valley. Soil. Well-drained. Sand. Quartzite. Full sun. Herb; scrambler. Flowers blue. Conf.: SJ Smithies 5/2001
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NH0125620-0 Collector(s) & number: Stielau, DG, 219 | 1993-10-3
South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal, Botanic Garden Estate, Pietermaritzburg.
General notes: Grassy track in forest clearing, semishade, waterlogged clay. Creeping herb, rooting along the stem. Soft, weak stems. Flowers bright blue. Common. Altitude: ca.700m.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1488877-0 Collector(s) & number: Taylor, HC, 8199 | 1972-9-18
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town. Stellenbosch. Wedge Wood, Ida's Valley.
General notes: Weed ex hortus H.C.Taylor. Occasional.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0651422-0 Collector(s) & number: Du Plessis, EP, 56 | 1983-11-
South Africa, Western Cape, LEEUKLOOF; C.48 KM WEST OF MOSSEL BAY
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162344-0 Collector(s) & number: Shearing, DAMB, 63 | 1965-8-23
South Africa, Cape Province, FRASERBURG DIV.; LAYTON
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162336-0 Collector(s) & number: Muir, J, 2185 | 1915-7-
South Africa, Western Cape, RIVERSDALE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0207484-0 Collector(s) & number: Forest, F, 686 | 2004-10-15
South Africa, Western Cape, De Hoop Nature Reserve, along path Coot, behind offices. 34°27'14" S; 20°23'52" E.
General notes: Voucher for DNA sample, DNA bank of the Leslie Hill Molecular Systematics Laboratory.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0690153-0 Collector(s) & number: Zantovska, J, 97 | 1981-9-30
South Africa, Western Cape, AALWYNKOPPE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG0262560-0 Collector(s) & number: Loubser, H, s.n. | 1975-1-28
South Africa, Western Cape, Grabouw, in cultivated ground.
General notes: Weed in cultivated ground.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0162325-0 Collector(s) & number: Leendertz, R, 599 | 1905-6-24
South Africa, Gauteng, PRETORIA
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: PRE0723258-0 Collector(s) & number: Strever, T, 295 | 1987-10-7
South Africa, Eastern Cape, TRANSKEI; YORK; OPEN GROUND BELOW FARMHOUSE
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
Barcode: NBG1488878-0 Collector(s) & number: Esterhuysen, E, s.n. | 1941--
South Africa, Western Cape, Uniondale Dist. Joubertina.
Data Resource: BODATSA View record
This map contains point-based occurrences at different locations
2019
SERIES CHAPTER
Plantaginaceae Bredenkamp, CL; Madlokazi, NIn: CL Bredenkamp (ed.), A Flora of the Eastern Cape Province. Strelitzia 41(2)1311-1316
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2017
SERIES CHAPTER
Plantaginaceae Retief, E; Meyer, NLIn: E Retief & NL Meyer (eds), Plants of the Free State: Inventory and identification guide. Strelitzia 38: 689-693
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
2012
SERIES CHAPTER
Oxalidaceae Bayer, BIn: J Manning & P Goldblatt (eds), Plants of the Greater Cape Floristic Region 1: The Core Cape flora. Strelitzia 29: 633-640
South African National Biodiversity Institute, Pretoria
1997
SERIES
Plants of the northern provinces of South Africa: Keys and diagnostic characters Retief, E; Herman, PPJStrelitzia 6: 1-681
National Botanical Institute, Pretoria
FLORA CHAPTER
Veronica Walters, SM; Webb, DAFlora Europaea 3: 242-251
Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
No results found for Veronica persica Poir.
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