Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
425895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Desf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Fl. Atlant. 1: 13 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425227



Common Names

  • Pink Speedwell
  • Pink Veronica
  • Pink Brooklime


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Description

Veronica rosea (also called Pink Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, round leaves and pink flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as meadows, woodlands, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive pink flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as headaches, colds, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica rosea has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually blue or purple in colour. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica rosea can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seed in a cold frame in spring or autumn. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Veronica rosea

Veronica rosea can be found in the mountains of central and southern Europe.

Veronica rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica rosea?

Veronica rosea

What is the common name of Veronica rosea?

Pink speedwell

What is the family of Veronica rosea?

Plantaginaceae

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

René Louiche Desfontaines (1750-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Desf.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812589-1: 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].