Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
426479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Banks & Sol. ex Benth.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 460 (1846)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425811



Common Names

  • Downy Speedwell
  • Downy Veronica
  • Pubescens Speedwell


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Description

Veronica pubescens (also called Downy 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 pubescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica pubescens sub. rehuarum (Bayly & de Lange) Garn.-Jones
Veronica pubescens sub. sejuncta (Bayly & de Lange) Garn.-Jones
Veronica pubescens sub. pubescens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica pubescens has small, white 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 pubescens 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 pubescens

Veronica pubescens 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 pubescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica pubescens?

Veronica pubescens

What is the common name of Veronica pubescens?

Woolly Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica pubescens?

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Daniel Solander (1733-1782): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sol.' in the authors string.
Joseph Banks (1743-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Banks' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812531-1: 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].