Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alba
ID:
1035075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pennell

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia Monogr. 5: 107 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034413



Common Names

  • Euphrasia Alba
  • Alba Tree
  • Alba Shrub


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Description

Euphrasia alba (also called White Eyebright, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to Europe. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphrasia alba is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphrasia alba is a white, tubular flower. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia alba can be propagated by seed. Plant the seeds in a well-draining soil mix, and keep the soil moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate in about two weeks. Euphrasia alba can also be propagated by division. Divide the plant in the spring or fall, and replant the divisions in well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and the plant in a sunny location.

Where to Find Euphrasia alba

Euphrasia alba is native to Europe and can be found in areas with moist soils.

Species in the Euphrasia genus

Euphrasia atroviolacea, Euphrasia azorica, Euphrasia calvescens, Euphrasia corcontica, Euphrasia favrati, Euphrasia freynii, Euphrasia grandiflora, Euphrasia gremlii, Euphrasia jaeggii, Euphrasia krylovii, Euphrasia lerschii, Euphrasia murbeckii, Euphrasia nana, Euphrasia occidentalis, Euphrasia officinalis, Euphrasia onegensis, Euphrasia slovaca, Euphrasia tatarica, Euphrasia tatrae, Euphrasia trifida, Euphrasia vestinensis, Euphrasia omeri, Euphrasia alii, Euphrasia alba, Euphrasia amphisysepala, Euphrasia arguta, Euphrasia aristulata, Euphrasia atropurpurea, Euphrasia australis, Euphrasia bella, Euphrasia bhutanica, Euphrasia borneensis, Euphrasia bowdeniae, Euphrasia calida, Euphrasia cambrica, Euphrasia campbellae, Euphrasia caudata, Euphrasia celebica, Euphrasia ceramensis, Euphrasia cheesemanii, Euphrasia chumbica, Euphrasia ciliolata, Euphrasia cisalpina, Euphrasia cockayniana, Euphrasia collina, Euphrasia coreana, Euphrasia coreanalpina, Euphrasia crassiuscula, Euphrasia culminicola, Euphrasia cuneata,

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Francis W. Pennell (1886-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pennell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802347-1: 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].