Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
parvifolia
ID:
426747

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1804

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 1: 362 (1804)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426079



Common Names

  • Veronica parvifolia
  • Small-leaved Speedwell
  • Small-leaved Gypsyweed


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Description

Veronica parvifolia (also called Small-leaved Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall flowering stem with small blue-violet flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica parvifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica parvifolia has blue flowers with yellow anthers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica parvifolia 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 parvifolia

Veronica parvifolia is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes. It is also found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and ditches.

Veronica parvifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica parvifolia?

Veronica parvifolia

What is the common name of Veronica parvifolia?

Small-leaved Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica parvifolia?

Veronica parvifolia is native to Europe 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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812448-1: 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].