Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ciliolata
ID:
508756

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Cheeseman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. : 540 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508088



Common Names

  • Veronica ciliolata
  • Ciliolata's veronica
  • Veronica ciliolata var. ciliolata


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Description

Veronica ciliolata (also called Ciliate Speedwell, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Plantaginaceae family. It is native to Europe and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It is a small herb with narrow, green leaves and small blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica ciliolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil. It has a long flowering season and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica ciliolata sub. fiordensis (Ashwin) Meudt
Veronica ciliolata sub. ciliolata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica ciliolata has white flowers, with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica ciliolata is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and placed in a potting mix of equal parts sand and peat moss. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a warm, sunny location. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Veronica ciliolata

Veronica ciliolata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Veronica ciliolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica ciliolata?

Veronica ciliolata

What are the common names of Veronica ciliolata?

Ciliate speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica ciliolata?

Grasslands

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77080108-1: 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].