Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
glaucophylla
ID:
426326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cockayne

Source:
ksu

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 31: 422 (1898 publ. 1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425658



Common Names

  • Blue-green Speedwell
  • Blue-green Veronica
  • Blue-green Gypsyweed


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Description

Veronica glaucophylla (also called Glaucous-leaved 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 glaucophylla 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 glaucophylla has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica glaucophylla can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and chalk. It can be grown in containers, but will need to be divided every three to four years.

Where to Find Veronica glaucophylla

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

Veronica glaucophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica glaucophylla?

Veronica glaucophylla

What is the common name of Veronica glaucophylla?

Alpine Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica glaucophylla?

Alpine meadows and grasslands

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

Leonard Cockayne (1855-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cockayne' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812040-1: 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].