Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
kirkii
ID:
426214

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.B.Armstr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 13: 356 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425546



Common Names

  • Kirki's Speedwell
  • Kirki Speedwell
  • Kirki's Veronic


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Description

Veronica kirkii (also called Kirk's Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are blue-violet. It grows in sunny and dry places, such as meadows, roadsides and cultivated fields.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica kirkii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds for its attractive foliage and bright pink flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, such as headaches, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica kirkii has small, blue to purple flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica kirkii is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9.

Where to Find Veronica kirkii

Veronica kirkii can be found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Veronica kirkii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica kirkii?

Veronica kirkii

What is the common name of Veronica kirkii?

Kirk's Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica kirkii?

Veronica kirkii is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia

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

Joseph Beattie Armstrong (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.Armstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812167-1: 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].