Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cheesemanii
ID:
420259

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1366, f. A (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419591



Common Names

  • Veronica cheesemanii
  • Cheeseman's Speedwell
  • Alpine Speedwell


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Description

Veronica cheesemanii (also called Cheeseman's Speedwell, and Wall Speedwell, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa, and is found in meadows, grasslands, and alpine habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica cheesemanii is a species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is cultivated as an ornamental plant. It has a number of uses in the garden, including as a ground cover, in rock gardens, and in containers. It is also used as a cut flower and as an ingredient in herbal teas.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica cheesemanii sub. flabellata (Garn.-Jones) Garn.-Jones
Veronica cheesemanii sub. cheesemanii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica cheesemanii has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually blue, but can also be white or pink. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica cheesemanii is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and plant them in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate from division, dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Veronica cheesemanii

Veronica cheesemanii can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Veronica cheesemanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica cheesemanii?

Veronica cheesemanii

What is the common name of Veronica cheesemanii?

Cheeseman's Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica cheesemanii?

Veronica cheesemanii is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811818-1: 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].