Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pulvinaris
ID:
426473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Cheeseman

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Man. New Zealand Fl. : 540 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425805



Common Names

  • Cushion Speedwell
  • Cushion Veronica
  • Pulvinar Speedwell


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Description

Veronica pulvinaris (also called Cushion Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are ovate to lanceolate. It prefers moist, sunny habitats such as meadows, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica pulvinaris is an ornamental plant commonly used in gardens. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating coughs, colds, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica pulvinaris has small, blue, five-petaled flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica pulvinaris 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 pulvinaris

Veronica pulvinaris is found in Europe, North Africa, and the Caucasus region.

Veronica pulvinaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica pulvinaris?

Veronica pulvinaris

What type of plant is Veronica pulvinaris?

Herb

Where is Veronica pulvinaris found?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812537-1: 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].