Status:
valid
Authors:
Petrie
Source:
ksu
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 56: 15 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419473
Common Names
- Bishop's Speedwell
- Bishop's Veronica
- Bishop's Bird's-eye
Description
Veronica bishopiana (also called Bishop's 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 bishopiana 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 bishopiana has small, bright blue flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veronica bishopiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in spring or early summer in a prepared seedbed. Cover lightly with soil and keep moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Veronica bishopiana
Veronica bishopiana 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 bishopiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Veronica bishopiana?
Veronica bishopiana
What is the common name of Veronica bishopiana?
Bishop's Speedwell
What is the natural habitat of Veronica bishopiana?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811702-1: 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].