Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ranunculina
ID:
426627

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pennell) M.M.Mart.Ort. & Albach

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Taxon 53: 442 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425959



Common Names

  • Buttercup Speedwell
  • Buttercup Veronica
  • Veronica ranunculina


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Description

Veronica ranunculina (also called Buttercup Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia, and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has small, blue-violet flowers and lance-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica ranunculina is a flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory infections. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Veronica ranunculina has small, yellow flowers with yellow eyes. Seed: The seeds are small and black in color. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica ranunculina is a perennial herbaceous plant that is easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or by seed in autumn. It is also possible to propagate it from cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Veronica ranunculina

Veronica ranunculina is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Veronica ranunculina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica ranunculina?

Veronica ranunculina

What is the common name of Veronica ranunculina?

Buttercup Speedwell

Where can Veronica ranunculina be found?

Veronica ranunculina can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to Turkey

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

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
María Montserrat Martínez Ortega (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.M.Mart.Ort.' in the authors string.
Dirk C. Albach: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Albach' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77061988-1: 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].