Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
chamaepithyoides
ID:
420086

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 47 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419418



Common Names

  • Chamaepithyoides Veronica
  • Chamaepithyoides Speedwell
  • Chamaepithyoides Gypsyweed


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Description

Veronica chamaepithyoides (also called Dwarf Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 15 cm in height. It has small, ovate leaves and blue flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica chamaepithyoides 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 fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica chamaepithyoides has small, blue flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica chamaepithyoides is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to the mountains of central and southern Europe. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-8 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings and can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Veronica chamaepithyoides

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

Veronica chamaepithyoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica chamaepithyoides?

Veronica chamaepithyoides

What is the common name of Veronica chamaepithyoides?

Chamaepithyoides Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica chamaepithyoides?

Veronica chamaepithyoides is native to Europe

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811806-1: 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].