Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
balansae
ID:
420446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stroh

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 61B: 399 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419778



Common Names

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


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Description

Veronica balansae (also called Balansa's Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a sprawling habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, up to 2 cm long, and the flowers are blue-violet, in axillary racemes. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica balansae is used in gardens and flower beds as an ornamental plant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica balansae has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica balansae is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Veronica balansae

Veronica balansae can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Veronica balansae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica balansae?

Veronica balansae

What is the common name of Veronica balansae?

Balansa's Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica balansae?

Veronica balansae is found in grasslands, rocky slopes, and disturbed areas.

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

Georg Stroh (b.1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stroh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811667-1: 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].