Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
euphrasioides
ID:
25720

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Meigen

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 17(3-4): 284 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025049



Common Names

  • Euphrasia-leaved Chaetanthera
  • Euphrasia-leaved Chaetanthera
  • Euphrasia-leaved Chaetanthera


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Description

Chaetanthera euphrasioides (also called 'Euphrasia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with small, white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Chaetanthera euphrasioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating respiratory and digestive ailments. It is also used as a natural dye and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Chaetanthera euphrasioides is a white, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. Its seeds are small, black and globular. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Chaetanthera euphrasioides is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Chaetanthera euphrasioides

Chaetanthera euphrasioides is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in rocky, dry habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Chaetanthera euphrasioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Chaetanthera euphrasioides?

Chaetanthera euphrasioides

What type of plant is Chaetanthera euphrasioides?

Perennial herb

What is the growth habit of Chaetanthera euphrasioides?

Low-growing, mat-forming

Species in the Chaetanthera genus

Chaetanthera perpusilla, Chaetanthera chilensis, Chaetanthera moenchioides, Chaetanthera kalinae, Chaetanthera renifolia, Chaetanthera brachylepis, Chaetanthera dioica, Chaetanthera serrata, Chaetanthera euphrasioides, Chaetanthera ciliata, Chaetanthera splendens, Chaetanthera minuta, Chaetanthera boliviensis, Chaetanthera valdiviana, Chaetanthera australis, Chaetanthera incana, Chaetanthera flabellifolia, Chaetanthera peruviana, Chaetanthera cochlearifolia, Chaetanthera flabellata, Chaetanthera albiflora, Chaetanthera lanata, Chaetanthera spathulifolia, Chaetanthera acerosa, Chaetanthera linearis, Chaetanthera leptocephala, Chaetanthera chiquianensis, Chaetanthera glandulosa, Chaetanthera glabrata, Chaetanthera limbata, Chaetanthera tenella, Chaetanthera villosa, Chaetanthera elegans, Chaetanthera microphylla, Chaetanthera taltalensis, Chaetanthera depauperata, Chaetanthera frayjorgensis, Chaetanthera pubescens,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-124199: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Carl Meigen (b.1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Meigen' in the authors string.