Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vernicosa
ID:
426592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 1: 208 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425924



Common Names

  • Veronica vernicosa
  • Varnished Speedwell
  • Varnished Gypsyweed


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Description

Veronica vernicosa (also called Shiny Speedwell, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the mountains of Europe. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and blue-violet flowers. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Veronica vernicosa is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used as a groundcover, and its foliage is often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Veronica vernicosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have bright green foliage.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Veronica vernicosa can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Veronica vernicosa

Veronica vernicosa is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky areas.

Veronica vernicosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Veronica vernicosa?

Veronica vernicosa

What is the common name of Veronica vernicosa?

Glossy Speedwell

What is the natural habitat of Veronica vernicosa?

Grassy areas, meadows, and roadsides

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812812-1: 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].