Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
cymbalaria
ID:
420204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bodard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Mém. Véronique Cymb. : 3 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419536



Common Names

  • Cymbalaria Speedwell
  • Common Speedwell
  • Garden Speedwell


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Description

Veronica cymbalaria (also called Cymbal 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 cymbalaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica cymbalaria 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 cymbalaria 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 cymbalaria

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

Veronica cymbalaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica cymbalaria?

Veronica cymbalaria

What is the common name of Veronica cymbalaria?

Cymbal Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica cymbalaria?

Grasslands, meadows, and roadsides

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

Pierre Henri Hippolyte Bodard (d.1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bodard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811879-1: 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].