Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
420219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lipsky

Source:
ksu

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Zap. Kievsk. Obshch. Estestvoisp. 11: 54 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419551



Common Names

  • Veronica filifolia
  • Thread-leaved Speedwell
  • Thread-leaved Veronica


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Description

Veronica filifolia (also called Thread-leaved 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 filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. Its leaves are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica filifolia 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 filifolia is a perennial plant that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Veronica filifolia

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

Veronica filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica filifolia?

Veronica filifolia

What is the common name of Veronica filifolia?

Thread-leaved Speedwell

What is the growth habit of Veronica filifolia?

It is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, ovate leaves and small, blue flowers

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

Vladimir Ippolitovich Lipsky (1863-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lipsky' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:811978-1: 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].