Veronica plebeia
Creeping Speedwell, Island Speedwell
Other regional names: Speedwell +1 more
- Speedwell
- Trailing Speedwell
Also known as: Veronica deltoidea Spreng. +3 more
- Veronica deltoidea Spreng.
- Veronica elongata Benth.
- Veronica plebia R.Br.
- Veronica vitifolia Sm. ex Walp.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Plantaginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Veronica plebeia (commonly known as Creeping Speedwell or Island Speedwell) is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Naturally occurring in Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Veronica is notably large, comprising more than 450 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Costa Rica, Hawaii, India, Norfolk Is.