FOIBIS

Species Details -
Veronica peregrina L. ssp. xalapensis (Kunth) Pennell

Accepted name: Veronica peregrina L. ssp. xalapensis (Kunth) Pennell
Synonym(s): -Veronica   xalapensis   Kunth    
English names: Western Purslane Speedwell
French names:
Classification: Kingdom:  Plantae
Divison:   Magnoliophyta
Class:   Magnoliopsida
Order:   Scrophulariales
Family:   Scrophulariaceae
OPL Code: HVERPEX
(to track OPL, Newmaster et al. 1998)
Lifeform: 2
Lifecycle: P
Source database: FOIBIS, June 2005-2012
Floristic Affinities: -
Distribution: -
Ecosystem:
Microhabitat:
Ethnobotanical Notes: Plant used as a ceremonial emetic and fumigant.Decoction taken for "deer infection" from overeating venison(*19)(3).
Key Characters: -

Species Codes
NRVIS ID
153176
General Status
OMNR Status
COSEWIC
SRANK
S4
GRANK
G5T5
Med Flag
Bayer Codes
VERPX
 


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