Veronica persica
Persian speedwell
Veronica persica, commonly known as bird's-eye speedwell, is a versatile annual herb belonging to the Plantaginaceae family. Widely distributed across Europe and Asia, this plant is valued in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties. Its small, blue flowers are distinctive markers of its widespread natural presence.
- Scientific name: Veronica persica
- Family: Plantaginaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Lamiales, it is classified under the family Plantaginaceae and is identified by the genus Veronica.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Plantaginaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Veronica | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Veronica persica, is referred to by various common names depending on the region and language. In Poland, it is called Przetacznik perski, while in Quechua, it is known as Hatun ch'iwa. In Korea, the plant is called 큰개불알풀, and in Russia, it is identified as Вероника персидская. Finally, in Finland, it is commonly known as persiantädyke.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| pl | Przetacznik perski | Wikidata |
| qu | Hatun ch'iwa | Wikidata |
| ko | 큰개불알풀 | Wikidata |
| ru | Вероника персидская | Wikidata |
| fi | persiantädyke | Wikidata |
| hu | perzsa veronika | Wikidata |
| et | pärsia mailane | Wikidata |
| de | Persischer Ehrenpreis | Wikidata |
| ja | オオイヌノフグリ | Wikidata |
| hsb | Zahrodny rozraz | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a notable presence across several regions within Northern Europe. It can be found growing naturally in the coastal and inland areas of Denmark. In the northern territories, its distribution extends into the landscapes of Finland. The species is also well-established across the islands of Great Britain and Ireland. Additionally, its range reaches the remote and rugged terrain of Iceland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Europe | Denmark | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Finland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Great Britain | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Iceland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Ireland | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Norway | WCVP |
| Northern Europe | Sweden | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Belgium | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
Chemicals
Veronica persica has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apigenin, caffeic acid, gentisic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid, vanillic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| caffeic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gentisic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| vanillic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Veronica persica has 2 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Free-Radical Scavenging.
- Total activities
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Free-Radical Scavenging | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Veronica persica has 8 reported medicinal uses identified across 8 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include HSV-1, HSV-2, antioxidant activity, cutaneous leishmaniasis, herpes simplex viruses.
- Total uses
- 8
- Scientific sources
- 8
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| HSV-1 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HSV-2 | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| antioxidant activity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cutaneous leishmaniasis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| herpes simplex viruses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypertension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| skin diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |