Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
campylopoda
ID:
420168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 80 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419500



Common Names

  • Veronica campylopoda
  • Curved-Stemmed Speedwell
  • Curved-Stemmed Veronica


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Description

Veronica campylopoda (also called Curved-stalked Speedwell, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant with a tufted habit. It is native to Europe and North Africa, and grows in dry grasslands and open scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica campylopoda is an attractive ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica campylopoda has a bright blue flower, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and slender, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica campylopoda is a perennial plant that grows in a clump. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate wet soils.

Where to Find Veronica campylopoda

Veronica campylopoda can be found in Europe, North Africa and western Asia.

Veronica campylopoda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica campylopoda?

Veronica campylopoda

What is the common name of Veronica campylopoda?

Corkscrew Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica campylopoda?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811755-1: 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].