Euphrasia calvescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calvescens
ID:
682976
Status:
valid
Authors:
Beck
Source:
cmp
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Fl. Nieder-Österreich 2: 1060 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682309
Common Names
- Calvescens Eyebright
- Calvescens Eyebright
- Euphrasia calvescens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Euphrasia calvescens (also called Eyebright, among many other common names) is a small, annual flowering plant native to Europe. 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 calvescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating eye ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: small, white and pink, with a yellow center. Seed: tiny, black and round. Seedlings: small, green and pointed.
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Euphrasia calvescens is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and should be rooted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Euphrasia calvescens
Euphrasia calvescens can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region, including in France, Spain, and Italy.
Euphrasia calvescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphrasia calvescens?
Euphrasia calvescens
What type of plant is Euphrasia calvescens?
It is a flowering plant
Where does Euphrasia calvescens grow?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia
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
Günther Beck von Mannagetta und Lerchenau (1856-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beck' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802415-1: 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].