Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
freynii
ID:
683061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wettst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 44: 452 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682394



Common Names

  • Eyebright
  • Frey's Eyebright
  • Euphrasia freynii


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Description

Euphrasia freynii (also called Frey's 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 freynii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating eye infections and conjunctivitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphrasia freynii is a small, white, bell-shaped bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia freynii is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in the spring or autumn. When propagating by division, divide the plant in the spring or autumn and replant in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Euphrasia freynii

Euphrasia freynii can be found in the Alps.

Euphrasia freynii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphrasia freynii?

Euphrasia freynii

What type of plant is Euphrasia freynii?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Euphrasia freynii?

Grassy meadows and open woods

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

Richard Wettstein (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wettst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802535-1: 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].