Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
slovaca
ID:
683324

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Yeo) Holub

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Preslia 51: 281 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682657



Common Names

  • Slovak Eyebright
  • Slovak Euphrasia
  • Common Eyebright


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Description

Euphrasia slovaca (also called Slovak Eyebright, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers, and its leaves are lanceolate in shape. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Euphrasia slovaca are small, white and bell-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia slovaca is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Euphrasia slovaca

Euphrasia slovaca can be found in the mountains of the Balkan Peninsula.

Euphrasia slovaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphrasia slovaca?

Euphrasia slovaca

What is the common name of Euphrasia slovaca?

Slovak Eyebright

What is the natural habitat of Euphrasia slovaca?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Peter Yeo (1929-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yeo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802864-1: 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].