Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
erinoides
ID:
420462

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Spruner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 78 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419794



Common Names

  • Erinoid Speedwell
  • Erinoid Veronica
  • Erinoid Bird's-eye


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Description

Veronica erinoides (also called Woolly Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. The leaves are ovate to lanceolate, up to 2 cm long, and the flowers are blue-violet, in axillary racemes. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica erinoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas with poor drainage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica erinoides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica erinoides is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by stem cuttings taken in early summer.

Where to Find Veronica erinoides

Veronica erinoides can be found in Europe, particularly in the British Isles.

Veronica erinoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica erinoides?

Veronica erinoides

What is the family of Veronica erinoides?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Veronica erinoides?

Woolly Speedwell

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm von Spruner (1805-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruner' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811958-1: 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].