Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ciliata
ID:
420237

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 3: 56 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419569



Common Names

  • Veronica ciliata
  • Ciliate Speedwell
  • Ciliate Veronica


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Description

Veronica ciliata (also called Fringed 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 ciliata is a low-growing plant that is often used as a ground cover. It has small, bright blue flowers that bloom in the summer and attract butterflies and bees. It is also used as a border plant and can be used to add texture and color to a garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica ciliata sub. cephaloides (Pennell) D.Y.Hong
Veronica ciliata sub. zhongdianensis D.Y.Hong
Veronica ciliata sub. ciliata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica ciliata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica ciliata is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Veronica ciliata

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

Veronica ciliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica ciliata?

Veronica ciliata

What is the common name of Veronica ciliata?

Fringed Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica ciliata?

Veronica ciliata 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

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811826-1: 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].