Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pimeleoides
ID:
426669

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1853

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 195 (1853)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426001



Common Names

  • Pimeleoides Speedwell
  • Pimeleoides Veronica
  • Pimeleoides Speedwell


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Description

Veronica pimeleoides (also called Slender Speedwell, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and western Asia, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica pimeleoides is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to attract butterflies and bees to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica pimeleoides sub. faucicola (Kellow & Bayly) Garn.-Jones
Veronica pimeleoides sub. pimeleoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica pimeleoides has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica pimeleoides is a perennial plant that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn or spring. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Veronica pimeleoides

Veronica pimeleoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Veronica pimeleoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica pimeleoides?

Veronica pimeleoides

What is the common name of Veronica pimeleoides?

Pimelea-like Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica pimeleoides?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands in Europe and 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812481-1: 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].