Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
biloba
ID:
420143

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schreb. ex L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1771

Citation Micro:
Mant. Pl. 2: 172 (1771)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419475



Common Names

  • Twin-leaf Speedwell
  • Common Speedwell
  • Garden Speedwell


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Description

Veronica biloba (also called Bilobed Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica biloba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica biloba has small, bright blue flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica biloba is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in the summer.

Where to Find Veronica biloba

Veronica biloba can be found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is an evergreen perennial that grows in sunny spots in moist, well-drained soil.

Veronica biloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica biloba?

Veronica biloba

What is the common name of Veronica biloba?

Bilobed Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica biloba?

Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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.
Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber (1739-1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'schreb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:286904-2: 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].