Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
suborbicularis
ID:
1035211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.Sell & Yeo

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 64: 203 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034549



Common Names

  • Suborbicularis Eyebright
  • Euphrasia
  • Giant Eyebright


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Description

Euphrasia suborbicularis (also called Eyebright, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe and Asia. It has a slender stem and small, white flowers. It grows in grassland, meadows, and heaths.

Uses & Benefits

Euphrasia suborbicularis is used to treat eye diseases, respiratory issues, and skin problems. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphrasia suborbicularis is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia suborbicularis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Euphrasia suborbicularis

Euphrasia suborbicularis can be found in the mountains of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Peter Yeo (1929-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yeo' in the authors string.
Yves Sell (1935-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.Sell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:102178-2: 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].