Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cupressoides
ID:
420200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 212 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419532



Common Names

  • Cypress Speedwell
  • Common Speedwell
  • Garden Speedwell


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Description

Veronica cupressoides (also called Cypress 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 cupressoides is an ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica cupressoides has small, blue flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica cupressoides 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 cupressoides

Veronica cupressoides is native to the Mediterranean region and can also be found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Veronica cupressoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica cupressoides?

Veronica cupressoides

What are the common names of Veronica cupressoides?

Cypress-leaved Speedwell, Cypress-leaved Gypsyweed

What is the growth habit of Veronica cupressoides?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811874-1: 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].