Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
persica
ID:
426527

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poir.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1808

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 8: 542 (1808)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425859



Common Names

  • Persian Speedwell
  • Persian Veronica
  • Persian Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Veronica persica persica [unknown]

Description

Veronica persica (also called Persian Speedwell, among many other common names) is a small perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands, and prefers moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica persica is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It has attractive blue flowers and is drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica persica var. aschersoniana (E.B.J.Lehm.) B.Boivin
Veronica persica var. corrensiana (E.B.J.Lehm.) B.Boivin

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica persica has small, pink flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica persica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 4-9.

Where to Find Veronica persica

Veronica persica can be found in the Middle East, including Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.

Veronica persica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica persica?

Veronica persica

What is the common name of Veronica persica?

Persian Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica persica?

Veronica persica 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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30198355-2: 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].