Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
crinita
ID:
420273

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kit. ex Schult.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1814

Citation Micro:
Oestr. Fl. , ed. 2, 1: 26 (1814)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419605



Common Names

  • Veronica crinita
  • Crinita Speedwell
  • Alpine Speedwell


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Description

Veronica crinita (also called Fringed Speedwell, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial shrub that grows to a height of 30-50 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, rocky slopes, and other open areas. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica crinita 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica crinita 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 crinita is a hardy perennial that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden and should be watered regularly. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Veronica crinita

Veronica crinita is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.

Veronica crinita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica crinita?

Veronica crinita

What is the common name of Veronica crinita?

Crinita Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica crinita?

Grassy slopes, rocky places, and disturbed sites

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Pál Kitaibel (1757-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811866-1: 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].