Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
arenaria
ID:
420489

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Cunn. ex Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 463 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419821



Common Names

  • Sandy Speedwell
  • Sandy Veronica
  • Sandy Bird's-eye


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Description

Veronica arenaria (also called Bird's-eye Speedwell, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, bright blue flowers and linear, bright green leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica arenaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica arenaria is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Veronica arenaria

Veronica arenaria can be found in Europe, particularly in the British Isles.

Veronica arenaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica arenaria?

Veronica arenaria

What is the family of Veronica arenaria?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Veronica arenaria?

Sand Speedwell

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811638-1: 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].