Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pratiuscola
ID:
1558408

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Towns.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 35: 473 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000036219



Common Names

  • Euphrasia pratiuscola
  • Pratiuscola Euphrasia
  • Pratiuscola


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Description

Euphrasia pratiuscola (also called Meadow Eyebright, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen tree native to the Himalayas, China, and Taiwan. It grows in moist forests and can reach heights of up to 20 meters. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its bark is light brown. Its flowers are white and its fruits are ovoid drupes.

Uses & Benefits

Euphrasia pratiuscola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating eye problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphrasia pratiuscola has small, white, bell-shaped flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia pratiuscola is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Euphrasia pratiuscola

Euphrasia pratiuscola can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Euphrasia pratiuscola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphrasia pratiuscola?

Euphrasia pratiuscola

What is the family of Euphrasia pratiuscola?

Orobanchaceae

What is the native range of Euphrasia pratiuscola?

Europe

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:77221930-1: 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].