Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
508745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cockayne) Garn.-Jones

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 576 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508077



Common Names

  • Veronica angustissima
  • Very Narrow-Leaved Veronica
  • Very Narrow-Leaf Speedwell


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Description

Veronica angustissima (also called Narrow-Leaved Speedwell, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen herb native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in moist, shady places, such as along riverbanks and in woodland areas.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica angustissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica angustissima has white flowers, with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica angustissima can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in well-draining soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frosts.

Where to Find Veronica angustissima

Veronica angustissima can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Veronica angustissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica angustissima?

Veronica angustissima

What is the common name of Veronica angustissima?

Narrow-leaved Speedwell

What is the family of Veronica angustissima?

Plantaginaceae

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

Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
Philip John Garnock-Jones (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garn.-Jones' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77080095-1: 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].