Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
corcontica
ID:
683009

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Smejkal) Smejkal & M.Dvoráková

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Preslia 71: 33 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682342



Common Names

  • Corcontica Eyebright
  • Corcontica Eyebright
  • Euphrasia corcontica


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Description

Euphrasia corcontica (also called Corcontica Eyebright, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It is native to the Alps, the Pyrenees, and the Apennines. It is a small, herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Euphrasia corcontica is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-allergic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphrasia corcontica has white to pinkish flowers, with a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia corcontica is a perennial plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be grown from seed or propagated from cuttings. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. It is best planted in spring or autumn, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. It is hardy to temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Euphrasia corcontica

Euphrasia corcontica is native to Europe and can be found in temperate regions of the continent.

Euphrasia corcontica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphrasia corcontica?

Euphrasia corcontica

What is the common name of Euphrasia corcontica?

Corcontic Eyebright

What is the natural habitat of Euphrasia corcontica?

Grassy slopes, meadows, and alpine pastures

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

Miroslav Smejkal (1927-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Smejkal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009440-1: 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].