Veronica hectorii is a species of "Veronica", endemic to New Zealand.
Description.
A small shrub that grows up to 1 metre in height. Compared to "Veronica tetragona", the leaf apex is not thickened.
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. "V. hectorii" subsp. "coarctata" is found in the north and west of the South Island.
This species is known from subalpine and low alpine areas.
Etymology.
"hectorii" is named for James Hector.
Taxonomy.
"Veronica hectorii" contains the following subspecies: