Veronica hectorii
| Veronica hectorii | |
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| Veronica hectorii in Fiordland | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Lamiales |
| Family: | Plantaginaceae |
| Genus: | Veronica |
| Species: | V. hectorii
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| Binomial name | |
| Veronica hectorii Hook.f.
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Veronica hectorii is a species of Veronica, endemic to New Zealand.[2]
Description
A small shrub that grows up to 1 metre in height.[3] Compared to Veronica tetragona, the leaf apex is not thickened.[3]
Distribution and habitat
Veronica hectorii subsp. hectorii and subsp. demissa are known from southern South Island, from Aoraki / Mount Cook south, as well as Stewart Island.[1] V. hectorii subsp. coarctata is found in the north and west of the South Island.[3]
This species is known from subalpine and low alpine areas.[4]
Etymology
hectorii is named for James Hector.[4]
Taxonomy
Veronica hectorii contains the following subspecies:
- Veronica hectorii subsp. coarctata[5]
- Veronica hectorii subsp. demissa[5]
- Veronica hectorii subsp. hectorii[5]
References
- ^ a b "Veronica hectorii subsp. hectorii". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ "Veronica hectorii Hook.f. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b c "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Veronica hectorii". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 2025-02-16.
- ^ a b "Veronica hectorii Hook.f. - Biota of NZ". Biota of NZ. Retrieved 17 February 2025.
- ^ a b c "Veronica hectorii". iNaturalist. Retrieved 16 February 2025.