Euphrasia digenea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
digenea
ID:
1599966
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wettst.
Source:
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Euphrasia : 290 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048733
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Euphrasia digenea (also called Common Eyebright, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Orobanchaceae family. It has a single stem that is usually branched, with a height of up to 40 cm. It has small, yellowish-green flowers, with a calyx that is divided into two lips. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Euphrasia digenea is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and headaches. It is also used as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Euphrasia digenea has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. The seeds are small, round and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Euphrasia digenea is a perennial herb that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be taken. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Euphrasia digenea
Euphrasia digenea is native to Europe, ranging from the United Kingdom to the Mediterranean region.
Euphrasia digenea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Euphrasia digenea?
Euphrasia digenea
What is the common name of Euphrasia digenea?
Digene's Eyebright
What is the family of Euphrasia digenea?
Orobanchaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77175224-1: 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].