Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
426276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 4: 76 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425608



Common Names

  • Veronica microcarpa
  • Small-fruited Speedwell
  • Small-fruited Veronica


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Description

Veronica microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Speedwell, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has small, blue flowers and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica microcarpa is an ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It has a long flowering period and can attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a groundcover in areas with poor soil and can be used to stabilize slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica microcarpa has small, white flowers with yellow eyes, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica microcarpa 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 microcarpa

Veronica microcarpa is native to the Alps in Europe.

Veronica microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica microcarpa?

Veronica microcarpa

What is the common name of Veronica microcarpa?

Small-fruited Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica microcarpa?

Veronica microcarpa is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812307-1: 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].