Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
speciosa
ID:
425953

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Cunn. ex A.Cunn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 63: t. 3461 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425285



Common Names

  • Showy Speedwell
  • Veronica speciosa
  • Speedwell


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Description

Veronica speciosa (also called Showy 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 speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive purple 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 speciosa has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica speciosa is a fast-growing plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate partial shade but may require more frequent watering. It can be propagated from seed, but it is a slow process and may take up to two years for the plant to reach maturity.

Where to Find Veronica speciosa

Veronica speciosa is native to the Mediterranean region.

Veronica speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica speciosa?

Veronica speciosa

What is the family of Veronica speciosa?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Veronica speciosa?

Showy Speedwell

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

Allan Cunningham (1791-1839): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Cunn.' in the authors string.
Richard Cunningham (1793-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Cunn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812675-1: 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].