Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
orchidea
ID:
426785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Crantz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1769

Citation Micro:
Stirp. Austr. Fasc. , ed. 2: 333 (1769)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426117



Common Names

  • Veronica orchidea
  • Orchid Speedwell
  • Orchid Gypsyweed


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Synonyms

  • Pseudolysimachion orchideum (Crantz) Wraber [deprecated]

Description

Veronica orchidea (also called orchid speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands and along streams. It has a rosette of basal leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica orchidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat digestive ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica orchidea 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 orchidea 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 orchidea

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

Veronica orchidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica orchidea?

Veronica orchidea

What is the common name of Veronica orchidea?

None

What is the natural habitat of Veronica orchidea?

Mountain 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

Heinrich Johann Nepomuk von Crantz (1722-1797): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crantz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812415-1: 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].