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dark speedwell

Veronica opaca

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, and temperate coniferous forests, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Asia (Japan) and Europe (13 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (पादप)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)

Species

Veronica opaca (dark speedwell)

Names in Other Languages

French véronique à feuilles mates

German Glanzloser Ehrenpreis

Similar Species in Veronica

Critically Endangered

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Bright-Blue Speedwell

Veronica serpyllifolia

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of dark speedwell?

The scientific name of dark speedwell is Veronica opaca. It belongs to the genus Veronica.

What is the conservation status of dark speedwell?

dark speedwell (Veronica opaca) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does dark speedwell live?

dark speedwell is found in Found across Asia (Japan) and Europe (13 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belarus, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, Moldova, Norway.

What family does dark speedwell belong to?

dark speedwell (Veronica opaca) belongs to the genus Veronica, which is part of the taxonomic family Plantaginaceae.

Is dark speedwell endangered?

Yes, dark speedwell (Veronica opaca) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does dark speedwell belong to?

dark speedwell (Veronica opaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).

What are the closest relatives of dark speedwell?

The closest relatives of dark speedwell in the genus Veronica include alpine speedwell, American Brooklime, Birdeye speedwell, breckland speedwell, Bright-Blue Speedwell.