Euphrasia atroviolacea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atroviolacea
ID:
682951
Status:
valid
Authors:
Druce & Lumb
Source:
cmp
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 7: 49 (1923 publ. 1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682284
Common Names
- Euphrasia Atroviolacea
- Dark Violet Eyebright
- Dark Violet Euphrasia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Euphrasia atroviolacea (also called Eyebright, among many other common names) is a small, annual flowering plant native to Europe and North Africa. It has a hairy stem and leaves, and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Euphrasia atroviolacea is a shrub that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Euphrasia atroviolacea is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Euphrasia atroviolacea is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Euphrasia atroviolacea
Euphrasia atroviolacea can be found in Europe.
Euphrasia atroviolacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphrasia atroviolacea?
Euphrasia atroviolacea
What is the family of Euphrasia atroviolacea?
Orobanchaceae
What is the habitat of Euphrasia atroviolacea?
Dry, rocky slopes and open woodlands
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
George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
Dennis Lumb (1871-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lumb' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802379-1: 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].