Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
acinifolia
ID:
420389

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 19 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419721



Common Names

  • Veronica acinifolia
  • Acanthus-leaved Speedwell
  • Acanthus-leaved Veronica


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Description

Veronica acinifolia (also called Needle-leaved Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping habit and grows to a height of 10-20 cm. It has blue flowers with a yellow eye and is found in grasslands, open woods, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica acinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica acinifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica acinifolia is a perennial plant that is native to Europe. It is easy to grow and propagate from seed. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The plants will reach a height of 1-2 feet and will bloom in late spring and early summer with white flowers.

Where to Find Veronica acinifolia

Veronica acinifolia is native to Europe and can be found in meadows, pastures, and other sunny areas.

Veronica acinifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica acinifolia?

Veronica acinifolia

What is the common name of Veronica acinifolia?

Needle-leaved Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica acinifolia?

Veronica acinifolia is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Species in the Veronica genus

Veronica capsellicarpa, Veronica cardiocarpa, Veronica chamaepithyoides, Veronica canbyi, Veronica canterburiensis, Veronica cetikiana, Veronica chamaedrys, Veronica carsei, Veronica carstensensis, Veronica cassinioides, Veronica ceratocarpa, Veronica catenata, Veronica caucasica, Veronica consolatae, Veronica brachysiphon, Veronica borisovae, Veronica bozakmanii, Veronica bishopiana, Veronica biloba, Veronica bogosensis, Veronica bollonsii, Veronica birleyi, Veronica callitrichoides, Veronica cachemirica, Veronica caespitosa, Veronica calycina, Veronica campylopoda, Veronica californica, Veronica bucharica, Veronica breviracemosa, Veronica buchananii, Veronica bullii, Veronica bungei, Veronica daranica, Veronica dabneyi, Veronica debilis, Veronica cuneifolia, Veronica cupressoides, Veronica cymbalaria, Veronica filiformis, Veronica fedtschenkoi, Veronica ferganica, Veronica davisii, Veronica filifolia, Veronica decorosa, Veronica decumbens, Veronica euphrasiifolia, Veronica farinosa, Veronica evenosa, Veronica fairfieldii,

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811565-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].