Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
revoluta
ID:
683286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sennen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. 15: 271 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682619



Common Names

  • Revolute Eyebright
  • Euphrasia revoluta


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Description

Euphrasia revoluta (also called Revolute Eyebright, among many other common names) is a small annual herb with white or pink flowers. It is native to Europe and grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Euphrasia revoluta is used in traditional medicine to treat eye diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphrasia revoluta has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia revoluta is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought, but should be watered regularly during dry periods. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late summer. Seeds should be sown in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Euphrasia revoluta

Euphrasia revoluta can be found in the mountains of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Euphrasia revoluta FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Euphrasia revoluta?

Euphrasia revoluta prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical size of Euphrasia revoluta?

Euphrasia revoluta typically grows to a height of 8-10 inches.

What is the blooming period of Euphrasia revoluta?

Euphrasia revoluta typically blooms from late spring to early summer.

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

Frère Sennen (1861-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sennen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802815-1: 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].