Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
orbiculata
ID:
426797

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Kern.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 24: 19 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426129



Common Names

  • Veronica orbiculata
  • Round-leaved Speedwell
  • Round-leaved Gypsyweed


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Description

Veronica orbiculata (also called Round-leaved Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has small, ovate leaves and small, blue flowers. It typically grows in moist, grassy habitats, such as meadows and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica orbiculata is an attractive ornamental plant, grown for its showy blue flowers and attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica orbiculata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica orbiculata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is native to Europe. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Veronica orbiculata

Veronica orbiculata is native to Europe and can be found in grassy meadows, heaths, and woodlands.

Veronica orbiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica orbiculata?

Veronica orbiculata

What type of plant is Veronica orbiculata?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Veronica orbiculata grow?

In moist, shady areas

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

Anton Kerner von Marilaun (1831-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Kern.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812414-1: 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].