Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
versteegii
ID:
683387

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Diels) Du Rietz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 25: 527 (1931 publ. 1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682720



Common Names

  • Eyebright
  • Goggle-eye
  • Versteeg's Eyebright


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Description

Euphrasia versteegii (also called 'Versteeg's Eyebright', among many other common names) is a small annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has small, white, five-petaled flowers and linear leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Euphrasia versteegii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green veins. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, white cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphrasia versteegii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is best propagated by division in early spring or by cuttings taken in late summer. It can also be grown from seed, although it can take up to two years for the seed to germinate.

Where to Find Euphrasia versteegii

Euphrasia versteegii can be found in the mountains of Europe and Asia.

Euphrasia versteegii FAQ

What are the ideal conditions for Euphrasia versteegii?

Euphrasia versteegii prefers a sunny, well-drained position and should be watered regularly during the growing season.

How often should I water Euphrasia versteegii?

Euphrasia versteegii should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not too much as it may cause root rot.

How do I propagate Euphrasia versteegii?

Euphrasia versteegii can be propagated by division or by seed.

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

Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
Gustaf Einar Du Rietz (1895-1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Du Rietz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:802939-1: 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].