Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Furumi
Source:
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 30: 123 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200039514
Description
Veronica subsessilis (also called Subsessile Speedwell, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 90 cm tall. It has small, pink flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It typically grows in dry, sunny meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Veronica subsessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Veronica subsessilis var. ibukiensis (T.Yamaz.) Albach
Veronica subsessilis var. subsessilis
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Veronica subsessilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Veronica subsessilis is a perennial native to Europe. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be susceptible to powdery mildew and rust, so it is important to provide adequate air circulation and avoid overwatering.
Where to Find Veronica subsessilis
Veronica subsessilis can be found in Europe, Asia, and North Africa.
Veronica subsessilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Veronica subsessilis?
Veronica subsessilis
What is the common name of Veronica subsessilis?
Subsessile Speedwell
What is the growth habit of Veronica subsessilis?
It is an annual or biennial herb with a prostrate or ascending habit
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812708-1: 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].