Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
linifolia
ID:
426191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 214 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425523



Common Names

  • Veronica linifolia
  • Flax-leaved Speedwell
  • Flax-leaved Gypsyweed


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Description

Veronica linifolia (also called Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist grasslands, meadows, and woodlands. It has a rosette of ovate leaves and small blue or white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica linifolia 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 linifolia has blue flowers, small black seeds and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica linifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to the mountains of South America. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Veronica linifolia

Veronica linifolia can be found in the temperate regions of Europe, including the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.

Veronica linifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica linifolia?

Veronica linifolia

What is the common name of Veronica linifolia?

Flax-leaved speedwell

What is the family of Veronica linifolia?

Plantaginaceae

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 Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812229-1: 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].