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Veronica serpyllifolia

L. (1753)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Asterids Order: Lamiales Family: Plantaginaceae Genus: Veronica

thyme-leaved speedwell

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Description

Key Characters:

Growth Form: Rhizomatous perennial herbs forming clumps.

Stems: Stems ascending to decumbent, 0.5–2(–3) dm long, unbranched or branched below, moderately finely puberulent, sometimes sparsely so.

Roots:

Leaves: Leaves simple. Opposite, inflorescence Alternate. Blades elliptic to broadly ovate7–15(–20) mm long, 4–13 mm wide. Apex rounded to obtuse. Base broadly cuneate. Surfaces puberulent to glabrous. Margins obscurely crenulate to entire. Petioles 0–6 mm long. Stipules absent.

Flowers: Flowers solitary in the upper(?) leaf axils, forming a terminal raceme, usually closely spaced, sparsely to moderately puberulent throughout. Flowers bisexual (perfect); Pedicels 2–4(–5.5) mm long, bracts lanceolate to narrowly elliptic. Calyx lobes narrowly obovate to broadly elliptic–oblong, 2.5–3(–3.5) mm long, subglabrous. Corolla pale blue to white, ca. 3 mm long. Stamens 2. Ovary superior, 2-carpellate, with as many cells; ovule placentation axile; stigma capitate.

Fruit: Capsules broadly obcordate; somewhat compressed; 2.3–2.7 mm long; 3.5–4.5 mm wide; margins sparsely puberulent. Seeds pale brown; ca. 0.6–0.7 mm long.

Ploidy: 2n = 14

Habitat: Moist pastures; disturbed areas in mesic to wet forests; subalpine woodlands.

Elevation Range: 820–3,060 m.

Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized
Molokai Naturalized
Lana'i Naturalized
Maui Naturalized
Hawai'i Naturalized

Dispersal Agents


Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: Sp. Pl.: 12 (1753)

Other References

Wagner et al. 1990:1250 (K, H); Nagata 1995:13 (L); Starr et al. 2003:32 (EM); Oppenheimer 2006:14 (Mo); Lau & Frohlich 2012:22 (O)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Scientific Name Authorship Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Veronica serpyllifolia L. saddle road, 29 miles from hilo, waiakea, s. hilo dist wooded kipuka in 1855 lava flow; prostrate on mossy ground PRESERVED_SPECIMEN st.john, h. cowan, r.s.; rogers, d.p. collector number: 22384 Hawaii BISH 12/26/1946
2 Veronica serpyllifolia L. mauna loa; ibss keauhou ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN adee, k.t. collector number: s.n. Hawaii BISH
3 Veronica serpyllifolia L. honokaa Moist pasture PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. collector number: 2235 Hawaii BISH 7/28/1926
4 Veronica serpyllifolia L. At Waikolu Valley lookout area In lawn. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oppenheimer, H.L. H30413 Molokai BISH 3/31/2004
5 Veronica serpyllifolia L. end of road near mohihi river along trail PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. degener, i. collector number: 23912 Kauai BISH 9/9/1955
6 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kohala Mts., access rd. above Waikoloa reservoirs at head of Alakahi Valley, finger of Waipio Valley along stream under bridge. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 5523 Hawaii BISH 6/23/1985
7 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kau, Kilauea, Hawaii Nat. Park, Bird Park under trees PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hosaka, E.Y. 1421 Hawaii BISH 7/3/1936
8 Veronica serpyllifolia L. keauhou ranch, Common herb in pasture and remnant fores "kipuka" PRESERVED_SPECIMEN davis, j. collector number: 202 Hawaii BISH 1/30/1980
9 Veronica serpyllifolia L. n side of saddle road, opposite k-7 near bulldozed area along disturbed roadway; vegetation closed canopied Metrosideros scrub PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. warshauer, f.r. collector number: 4707 Hawaii BISH 11/18/1982
10 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kealapuali, Kona PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, C.N. 230.H ?, 229.H? Hawaii BISH 6/21/1911
11 Veronica serpyllifolia L. End of road near Mohihi River along trail PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 23912 Kauai BISH 9/9/1955
12 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kahuku Ranch; along road to silverswords PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 1129 Hawaii BISH 7/24/1976
13 Veronica serpyllifolia L. upper hamakua ditch trail, head of alakehi fork off waipio valley, kohala mts earth ledges PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 10216 Hawaii BISH 9/3/1933
14 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kealapuali, kona PRESERVED_SPECIMEN forbes, c.n. collector number: 230.h ?, 229.h? Hawaii BISH 6/21/1911
15 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kahuku ranch; along road to silverswords In ohia forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. collector number: 1129 Maui BISH 7/24/1976
16 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kaalapuuwale (kealapuali), kona district PRESERVED_SPECIMEN forbes, c.n. collector number: 229.h Hawaii BISH 6/21/1911
17 Veronica serpyllifolia L. east maui, waikamoi, end of waikamoi flume rd at shack on waikamoi gulch, near cabin. koolau forest reserve In soggy soils. Assoc. vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Hedychium sp. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN starr, f. martz, k. collector number: 001029-2 Maui BISH 10/29/2000
18 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kilauea Forest, Kau District, in closed Metrosideros-Acacia koa-Cibotium forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. Collector Number: 480 Hawaii BISH 7/22/1980
19 Veronica serpyllifolia L. hawaii volcanoes nat. park, along crater rim trail, kilauea iki crater, between research area and thurston lava tube Metrosideros forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. gustafson, r.; w.c.matin collector number: 4857 Hawaii BISH 7/26/1983
20 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kapuna gulch, pahole natural area reserve. found along mokuleia trail Mixed native/alien forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN us army elmore, m. collector number: usarmy 139 Oahu BISH 3/31/2009
21 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kohala Moist pasture. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. collector number: 30452 Hawaii BISH 7/28/1926
22 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kaalapuuwale (Kealapuali), Kona district PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Forbes, C.N. 229.H Hawaii BISH 6/21/1911
23 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Hawaii Volcanoes Nat. Park, along Crater Rim Trail, Kilauea Iki Crater, between research area and Thurston Lava Tube Metrosideros forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 4857 Hawaii BISH 7/26/1983
24 Veronica serpyllifolia L. hamakua coast, laupahoehoe, 2nd turn n of seaview service station; blair woods, ltd. rd.; runs upward toward south, 2nd transect 0.6 miles above transect 1, which was 0.25 miles above forest reserve gate inland coral sand dunes PRESERVED_SPECIMEN herbst, d.r. collector number: 1858 Molokai BISH 7/22/1970
25 Veronica serpyllifolia L. At Waikolu Valley lookout area In lawn. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Oppenheimer, H.L. Collector Number: H30413 Molokai BISH 3/31/2004
26 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kau, kilauea, hawaii nat. park, bird park under trees PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. collector number: 1421 Hawaii BISH 7/3/1936
27 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kilauea forest, kau district, in closed Metrosideros-Acacia koa-Cibotium forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN cuddihy, l.w. collector number: 480 Hawaii BISH 7/22/1980
28 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Upper Hamakua Ditch Trail, Head of Alakehi Fork off Waipio Valley, Kohala Mts earth ledges PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 10216 Hawaii BISH 9/3/1933
29 Veronica serpyllifolia L. mauka of kulani prison, PRESERVED_SPECIMEN degener, o. greenwell, a. collector number: 21858 BISH 2/15/1952
30 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Mauna Loa; IBSS Keauhou Ranch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Adee, K.T. s.n. Hawaii BISH
31 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kilauea Forest, Kau District, in closed Metrosideros-Acacia koa-Cibotium forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. 480 Hawaii BISH 7/22/1980
32 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Hamakua, Kalopa Mt. Park In lawn. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Nagata, K.M. 2924 Hawaii BISH 6/6/1984
33 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Puu Ulaula Shelter PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fagerlund, G.O. 768 Hawaii BISH 8/12/1943
34 Veronica serpyllifolia L. n. hilo, humuula sheep station PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hosaka, e.y. collector number: 2327 Hawaii BISH 6/13/1938
35 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Hamakua Coast, Laupahoehoe, 2nd turn N of Seaview Service Station; Blair Woods, Ltd. Rd.; runs upward toward south, 2nd transect 0.6 miles above transect 1, which was 0.25 miles above Forest Reserve gate Open Metrosideros ± 100 to 120' tall; some Cheirodendron; Coprosma; Psychotria; Rubus hawaiensis; dense 5 to 6' tall Athyrium sandwichianum ground layer. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Herbst, D.R. 1858 Hawaii BISH 7/22/1970
36 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Hawaii Volcanoes Nat. Park, Kilauea, Kipuka Puaulu common along trail in mixed moist broadleaf forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fosberg, F.R. 44453 Hawaii BISH 11/23/1963
37 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Waimea District; Kokee State Park; John Plews' cabin along Mohihi Rd. ca. 0.5 mi. E. of Kokee Lodge in lawn PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lorence, D.H. 5597 Kauai BISH 10/13/1987
38 Veronica serpyllifolia L. hawaii volcanoes nat. park, kilauea, kipuka puaulu common along trail in mixed moist broadleaf forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fosberg, f.r. collector number: 44453 Hawaii BISH 11/23/1963
39 Veronica serpyllifolia L. hawaii national park, kilauea c.c.c. camp PRESERVED_SPECIMEN fagerlund, g.o. mitchell, a.l. collector number: 315 Hawaii BISH 2/10/1943
40 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kau Distr. Kapapala Ahu. Tr 84(22); S slope of Mauna Loa; 1 km W of Kea Poomoku lava flow Dry koa- ohia mixed native trees community with a mixed grass-native shrub understory. Growing on pahoehoe PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Stemmermann, R.L. 3827 Hawaii BISH 6/12/1979
41 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kohala Moist pasture. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 30452 Hawaii BISH 7/28/1926
42 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Keauhou Ranch, Common herb in pasture and remnant fores "kipuka" PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Davis, J. Collector Number: 202 Hawaii BISH 1/30/1980
43 Veronica serpyllifolia L. at waikolu valley lookout area In lawn. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN oppenheimer, h.l. collector number: h30413 Molokai BISH 3/31/2004
44 Veronica serpyllifolia L. keauhou ranch, kau district Growing on ground in disturbed Metrosideros - Acacia koa forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN cuddihy, l.w. collector number: 465 Hawaii BISH 5/20/1980
45 Veronica serpyllifolia L. waimea district; kokee state park; john plews' cabin along mohihi rd. ca. 0.5 mi. e. of kokee lodge in lawn PRESERVED_SPECIMEN lorence, d.h. gustafson, r. collector number: 5597 Kauai BISH 10/13/1987
46 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kau distr. kapapala ahu. tr 84(22); s slope of mauna loa; 1 km w of kea poomoku lava flow PRESERVED_SPECIMEN stemmermann, r.l. montgomery, s. collector number: 3827 Molokai BISH 6/12/1979
47 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Mauka of Kulani Prison, In pastures PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 21858 Hawaii BISH 2/15/1952
48 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kokee State Park, Mohihi Rd. near Camp Sloggett disturbed roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 5367 Kauai BISH 5/26/1985
49 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Keauhou Ranch, Kau District Growing on ground in disturbed Metrosideros - Acacia koa forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. Collector Number: 465 Hawaii BISH 5/20/1980
50 Veronica serpyllifolia L. East Maui, Waikamoi, end of Waikamoi Flume Rd at shack on Waikamoi Gulch, near cabin. Koolau Forest Reserve In soggy soils. Assoc. vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Hedychium sp. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Starr, F. 001029-2 Maui BISH 10/29/2000
51 Veronica serpyllifolia L. N. Kona Distr. Keauhou 2 Ahu. Tr. 63(13); W slopes of Mauna Loa; 0.5-1km NW of Kau benchmark 7477 ft Dry mamane-mixed native trees community with an exotic grass-native shrub understory. Growing on 'a'a. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Warshauer, F.R. FRW 1939 Hawaii BISH 7/6/1978
52 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Honokaa Moist pasture PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Degener, O. 2235 Hawaii BISH 7/28/1926
53 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Hawaii National Park, Kilauea C.C.C. camp PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Fagerlund, G.O. 315 Hawaii BISH 2/10/1943
54 Veronica serpyllifolia L. N. Hilo, Humuula Sheep Station PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hosaka, E.Y. 2327 Hawaii BISH 6/13/1938
55 Veronica serpyllifolia L. N Hilo Distr. Piha Ahu. Tr 18(49); E slope of Mauna Kea, N of Nauhi Gulch mesic koa - ohia forest with other native trees and a native fern and shrub understory PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Warshauer, F.R. FRW 1330 Hawaii BISH 8/18/1977
56 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kohala mts., access rd. above waikoloa reservoirs at head of alakahi valley, finger of waipio valley along stream under bridge. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. mill, s.w.; lammers, t.; weller, s.; sakai, a.; davis-jacobsen, j. collector number: 5523 Hawaii BISH 6/23/1985
57 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kalaupapa; waikolu, hanalilolilo trail by pipeline junction wet ohia, native tree and shrub forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN hughes, g.d. collector number: 1135 Molokai BISH 8/18/2005
58 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kapuna Gulch, Pahole Natural Area Reserve. Found along Mokuleia trail Mixed native/alien forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Elmore, M. USARMY 139 Oahu BISH 3/31/2009
59 Veronica serpyllifolia L. n hilo distr. piha ahu. tr 18(49); e slope of mauna kea, n of nauhi gulch PRESERVED_SPECIMEN warshauer, f.r. collector number: frw 1330 Oahu BISH 8/18/1977
60 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kalaupapa; Waikolu, Hanalilolilo trail by pipeline junction wet ohia, native tree and shrub forest PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hughes, G.D. 1135 Molokai BISH 8/18/2005
61 Veronica serpyllifolia L. hamakua, kalepa mt. park PRESERVED_SPECIMEN nagata, k.m. collector number: 2924 Hawaii BISH
62 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Saddle Road, 29 miles from Hilo, Waiakea, S. Hilo Dist wooded kipuka in 1855 lava flow; prostrate on mossy ground PRESERVED_SPECIMEN St. John, H. 22384 Hawaii BISH 12/26/1946
63 Veronica serpyllifolia L. end of rd. near niobihi river, along trail mixed forest with riparian vegetation Pisonia umbellifera, Antidesma platyphylla Syzygium sandwicensis, Psychotria mariniana, P. mauiensis, P. wawrae, Melicope clusiifolia, Broussaisia arguta, Cyrtandra kealiae urceolata, C. longifolia, C PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener & i. degener 23912 Kauai BISH 9/9/1955
64 Veronica serpyllifolia L. hawaii volcanoes national park, kilauea volcano, nw rim of caldera PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 47726 Hawaii US 9/20/1965
65 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kokee State Park. Mohihi Road near Waineke Swamp. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 972 Kauai PTBG 12/28/1984
66 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kokee State Park, near DOFAW mid-elevation nursery. Metrosideros wet forest invaded by Hedychium, Psidium. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 10460 Kauai PTBG 7/13/2014
67 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kokee State Park. In forest off of Kumuwela Rd. Forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Tim Flynn 1115 Kauai PTBG 6/4/1985
68 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Waikolu Valley lookout area. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Hank Oppenheimer H30413 Molokai PTBG 3/31/2004
69 Veronica serpyllifolia L. hawaii volcanos national park, along crater rim trail, kilauea iki crater, between research area and thurston lava tube PRESERVED_SPECIMEN w. l. wagner, r. gustafson & w. c. martin 4857 Hawaii US 7/26/1983
70 Veronica serpyllifolia L. hualalai mt. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN a. s. hitchcock 14517 Oahu US 9/1/1916
71 Veronica serpyllifolia L. flat e of puu hualalai, n kona PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 41676 Hawaii US 3/22/1961
72 Veronica serpyllifolia L. hawaii volcanoes national park, kilauea, kipuka puaulu PRESERVED_SPECIMEN f. r. fosberg 44453 Hawaii US 11/23/1963
73 Veronica serpyllifolia L. honokaa PRESERVED_SPECIMEN o. degener 2235 Hawaii US 7/28/1926
74 Veronica serpyllifolia L. On roadside, Halemanu Road, Kokee. Roadside. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Lynwood Hume 335 Kauai PTBG 4/17/1988
75 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Kokee State Park; John Plew's cabin along Mohihi Road at approximately 0.5 mile E of Kokee Lodge. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN David H. Lorence 5597 Kauai PTBG 10/13/1987
76 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kealapuali, kona PRESERVED_SPECIMEN c. n. forbes 230.h Hawaii US 6/21/1911
77 Veronica serpyllifolia L. kokee state park, mohihi rd. near camp sloggett disturbed roadside PRESERVED_SPECIMEN wagner, w.l. mill, s.w.; russell, c.; r.cessaro, flynn, t.; plews, j. collector number: 5367 Kauai BISH 5/26/1985
78 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Keauhou Ranch, Kau District Growing on ground in disturbed Metrosideros - Acacia koa forest. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Cuddihy, L.W. 465 Hawaii BISH 5/20/1980
79 Veronica serpyllifolia L. East Maui, Waikamoi, end of Waikamoi Flume Rd at shack on Waikamoi Gulch, near cabin. Koolau Forest Reserve In soggy soils. Assoc. vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Hedychium sp. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Starr, F. Martz, K. Collector Number: 001029-2 Maui BISH 10/29/2000
80 Veronica serpyllifolia L. Keauhou Ranch, Common herb in pasture and remnant fores "kipuka" PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Davis, J. 202 Hawaii BISH 1/30/1980
81 Veronica serpyllifolia L. N side of Saddle Road, opposite K-7 near bulldozed area along disturbed roadway; vegetation closed canopied Metrosideros scrub PRESERVED_SPECIMEN Wagner, W.L. 4707 Hawaii BISH 11/18/1982
82 Veronica serpyllifolia L. n. kona distr. keauhou 2 ahu. tr. 63(13); w slopes of mauna loa; 0.5-1km nw of kau benchmark 7477 ft Dry mamane-mixed native trees community with an exotic grass-native shrub understory. Growing on 'a'a. PRESERVED_SPECIMEN warshauer, f.r. mceldowney, p.h. collector number: frw 1939 Hawaii BISH 7/6/1978
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