Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
spicata
ID:
425979

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 10 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425311



Common Names

  • Veronica Spicata
  • Spiked Speedwell
  • Spiked Veronica


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Synonyms

  • Pseudolysimachion spicatum hybridum Holub [unknown]
  • Veronica pseudoorchidea (Pacz.) Klokov [unknown]

Description

Veronica spicata (also called Spiked Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is found in meadows, roadsides and disturbed sites. It has lance-shaped leaves and small, white to blue flowers in a terminal spike.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Veronica spicata sub. petschorica Tzvelev
Veronica spicata sub. bashkiriensis Klokov ex Tzvelev
Veronica spicata sub. kamelinii Kosachev
Veronica spicata sub. fischeri (Trávn.) Albach
Veronica spicata sub. lanisepala (Trávn.) Albach
Veronica spicata sub. maeotica (Klokov) Tzvelev
Veronica spicata sub. spicata
Veronica spicata sub. viscosula (Klokov) Assejeva

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica spicata has small, blue-purple flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender and have small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica spicata is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Veronica spicata

Veronica spicata is native to the Mediterranean region.

Veronica spicata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica spicata?

Veronica spicata

What is the family of Veronica spicata?

Plantaginaceae

What is the common name of Veronica spicata?

Spiked 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812676-1: 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].