Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lerschii
ID:
683141

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.Györffy

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 33: 96 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682474



Common Names

  • Lersch's Eyebright
  • Lersch's Euphrasia
  • Lersch's Eyebright Plant


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Description

Euphrasia lerschii (also called Lersch's Eyebright, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous perennial plant with white and yellow flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands and grows in meadows, pastures, and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Euphrasia lerschii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphrasia lerschii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia lerschii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Caucasus region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is hardy to USDA Zone 4.

Where to Find Euphrasia lerschii

Euphrasia lerschii is native to the mountains of Central and Southern Europe.

Euphrasia lerschii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphrasia lerschii?

Euphrasia lerschii

What is the common name of Euphrasia lerschii?

Lersch's Eyebright

Where is Euphrasia lerschii found?

It is found in Europe and North Africa

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

Irma Györffy (1882-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Györffy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802646-1: 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].