Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gibsii
ID:
426378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kirk

Source:
ksu

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 28: 524 (1895 publ. 1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425710



Common Names

  • Gibbs' Speedwell
  • Gibbs Speedwell
  • Gibbs' Brookweed


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Description

Veronica gibsii (also called Gibbs' speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It has a slender stem and small, bright blue flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, rocky places, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica gibsii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica gibsii 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 gibsii is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.

Where to Find Veronica gibsii

Veronica gibsii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in sunny, well-drained areas.

Veronica gibsii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica gibsii?

Veronica gibsii

What is the common name of Veronica gibsii?

Gibbs' Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica gibsii?

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

Thomas Kirk (1828-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kirk' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812023-1: 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].