Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
subtilis
ID:
508808

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.G.Briggs & Ehrend.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Telopea 11: 285 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508140



Common Names

  • Slender Speedwell
  • Subtle Speedwell
  • Subtle Veronicas


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Description

Veronica subtilis (also called Subtle Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to New Zealand and Australia. It is found in open grasslands, disturbed areas and coastal areas. It has small, bright blue flowers with white or yellow centres and small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica subtilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica subtilis has small, star-shaped flowers that are usually blue, white, or pink. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica subtilis is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by division in spring or early summer, or by seed in spring.

Where to Find Veronica subtilis

Veronica subtilis can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Veronica subtilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica subtilis?

Veronica subtilis

What is the common name of Veronica subtilis?

Slender Speedwell

What are the uses of Veronica subtilis?

Veronica subtilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

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

Friedrich Ehrendorfer (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrend.' in the authors string.
Barbara G. Briggs (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.G.Briggs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77084045-1: 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].