Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fruticans
ID:
426381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Enum. Stirp. Vindob. : 200 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425713



Common Names

  • Shrubby Speedwell
  • Fruticans Speedwell
  • Fruticans Brookweed


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Description

Veronica fruticans (also called Shrubby Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with a creeping habit and small, bright blue flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and woodland edges.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica fruticans is an attractive ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil and is known for its drought tolerance. It has been used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica fruticans sub. fruticans
Veronica fruticans sub. cantabrica M.Laínz

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica fruticans has a small, star-shaped, blue flower with a white center. The seed is small and round with a black and brown striped pattern. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica fruticans is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed, division, or cuttings.

Where to Find Veronica fruticans

Veronica fruticans can be found in the grasslands of Europe and Asia.

Veronica fruticans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica fruticans?

Veronica fruticans

What is the common name of Veronica fruticans?

Shrubby Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica fruticans?

Grassy slopes and meadows

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

Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812007-1: 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].