Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
prostrata
ID:
426489

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1762

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 2. : 22 (1762)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425821



Common Names

  • Prostrate Speedwell
  • Prostrate Veronica
  • Prostrata Speedwell


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Description

Veronica prostrata (also called Spreading Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica prostrata 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Veronica prostrata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica prostrata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It has small, bright green leaves and produces small, blue flowers in late spring and early summer. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in early spring and placed in moist, well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into several sections and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Veronica prostrata

Veronica prostrata is native to Europe, and can be found in the UK, France, Germany, and other parts of Europe. It typically grows in grasslands and meadows.

Veronica prostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica prostrata?

Veronica prostrata

What is the common name of Veronica prostrata?

Creeping Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica prostrata?

Grassy areas of Europe

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812523-1: 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].