Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
508815

Status:
valid

Authors:
(B.G.Briggs & Ehrend.) B.G.Briggs

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Taxon 56: 580 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000508147



Common Names

  • Velvet Speedwell
  • Velutina Speedwell
  • Velutina Veronicas


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Description

Veronica velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica velutina 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 velutina is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Veronica velutina

Veronica velutina is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of Italy, France, and Spain.

Veronica velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica velutina?

Veronica velutina

What is the common name of Veronica velutina?

Velvet Speedwell

What are the uses of Veronica velutina?

Veronica velutina 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:77080177-1: 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].