Species
Veronica stenophylla var. hesperia
Etymology
Veronica: Named after Saint Veronica, who gave Jesus her veil to wipe his brow as he carried the cross through Jerusalem, perhaps because the common name of this plant is 'speedwell'. The name Veronica is often believed to derive from the Latin vera 'truth' and iconica 'image', but it is actually derived from the Macedonian name Berenice which means 'bearer of victory'.
stenophylla: From the Greek steno 'narrow' and phyllum 'leaf'', referring to the narrow leaves
Common Name(s)
Hebe
Current Conservation Status
2012 - At Risk - Naturally Uncommon
Conservation status of New Zealand indigenous vascular plants, 2012
The conservation status of all known New Zealand vascular plant taxa at the rank of species and below were reassessed in 2012 using the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS). This report includes a statistical summary and brief notes on changes since 2009 and replaces all previous NZTCS lists for vascular plants. Authors: Peter J. de Lange, Jeremy R. Rolfe, Paul D. Champion, Shannel P. Courtney, Peter B. Heenan, John W. Barkla, Ewen K. Cameron, David A. Norton and Rodney A. Hitchmough. File size: 792KB
Previous Conservation Status
2009 - At Risk - Naturally Uncommon
2004 - Range Restricted
Qualifiers
2012 - RR, Sp
Authority
Veronica stenophylla var. hesperia (Bayly & Garn.-Jones) Garn.-Jones
Family
Plantaginaceae
Brief Description
Bushy shrub bearing pairs of very narrow leaves that have small pits near margin (lens needed) inhabiting limestone near the Northwest Nelson coast. Leaves to 62mm long by 8mm wide. Flowers white, in spikes to 95mm long.
Flora Category
Vascular - Native
Structural Class
Dicotyledonous Trees & Shrubs
Synonyms
Hebe stenophylla var. hesperia Bayly et Garn.-Jones
Flower Colours
White
Chromosome No.
2n = 40
Endemic Taxon
Yes
Endemic Genus
No
Endemic Family
No
This page last updated on 22 Feb 2016