About Veronica hectorii Hook.fil.
Growth Form
Veronica hectorii Hook.fil. is a small shrub that grows up to 1 metre tall.
Distinguishing Foliage Feature
Its leaf apex is not thickened, which distinguishes it from Veronica tetragona.
Subspecies Count and Range Country
Three subspecies have recorded distributions in New Zealand.
Subspecies Distribution in Southern Regions
Veronica hectorii subsp. hectorii and subsp. demissa occur in the southern South Island, from Aoraki / Mount Cook southwards, and also on Stewart Island.
Subspecies Distribution in Northern/Western South Island
Veronica hectorii subsp. coarctata grows in the north and west of the South Island.
Species Habitat
The entire species occurs in subalpine and low alpine habitats.
