Veronica undulata -

Family:	Scrophulariaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	1
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - Afghanistan to India, China, Japan and Korea.

Veronica undulata () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 1m . It has a hardness rating of 0.
Veronica undulata will flower in November to March. the seeds ripen from January to April
The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Veronica undulata will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is / is important for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Veronica undulata prefers soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Veronica undulata should not be planted in shady areas.

Wet places in lowland northern Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• A bog garden plant

Cultivation Details

We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. It is closely related to V. anagallis-aquatica[266]. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. Easily grown in a moderately fertile moisture retentive well drained soil[200]. Prefers cool summers[200].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 1/5
Leaves and young shoots - raw or cooked[105].

• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 1/5
Plants with galls are used to stimulate blood circulation, relieve pains, stimulate menstrual flow, and stop bleeding[266].

• Analgesic - Relieves pain.
• Astringent - Produces contraction in living tissue, reducing the flow of secretions and discharges of blood, mucus, diarrhoea etc.
• Blood tonic - Is this any different to a blood purifier?
• Emmenagogue - Promotes or increases the menstrual flow. In early stages of pregnancy it can induce an abortion.

Propagation

Seed - sow autumn in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient quantity the seed can be sown outdoors in situ in the autumn or the spring. Division in autumn or spring[200]. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a greenhouse or cold frame until they are growing away well. Plant them out in the summer or the following spring.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

Flora of China

Author:
Rating: http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher : On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.
Date of Publication : 1994

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