Status:
valid
Authors:
Cabrera
Source:
gcc
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 19(92): 202, fig. 5 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067655
Common Names
- Beautiful Eyebright
- Euphrasia pulchra
Synonyms
- Isostigma crithmifolium nanum Sherff [unknown]
Description
Isostigma cordobense (also called Córdoba isostigma, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist soils in grasslands and meadows. The plant has a basal rosette of leaves that are deeply lobed and have a silvery-green color. The flowers are yellow and grow in clusters on the stem.
Uses & Benefits
Euphrasia pulchra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in herbal medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isostigma cordobense is yellow and tubular. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isostigma cordobense is a succulent shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Isostigma cordobense
Euphrasia pulchra can be found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Isostigma cordobense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isostigma cordobense?
Isostigma cordobense
What is the family of Isostigma cordobense?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Isostigma cordobense?
Cordoba isostigma
Species in the Isostigma genus
Isostigma peucedanifolium,
Isostigma hoffmannii,
Isostigma riedelii,
Isostigma sparsifolium,
Isostigma acaule,
Isostigma scorzoneraefolium,
Isostigma cordobense,
Isostigma brasiliense,
Isostigma dissitifolium,
Isostigma riedelii,
Isostigma herzogii,
Isostigma simplicifolium,
Isostigma molfinianum,
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,