Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
salicifolia
ID:
425903

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Forst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1786

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ins. Austr. : 3 (1786)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425235



Common Names

  • Willow-leaved Speedwell
  • Willow-leaved Veronica
  • Willow-leaved Brooklime


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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Veronica salicifolia is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that is often used as a ground cover. It has attractive silver-green foliage and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Veronica salicifolia flower is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica salicifolia is a tropical plant that is best cultivated in warm, humid climates with temperatures ranging from 65-85°F (18-29°C). It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.

Where to Find Veronica salicifolia

Veronica salicifolia is native to Europe and can be found in temperate regions.

Veronica salicifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica salicifolia?

Veronica salicifolia

What is the common name of Veronica salicifolia?

Willow-leaved Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica salicifolia?

Veronica salicifolia is native to Europe and Asia.

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

Georg Forster (1754-1794): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Forst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812616-1: 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].