Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longipes
ID:
1139593

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Imp. Sci. St.-Pétersbourg Divers Savans 9: 208 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138931



Common Names

  • Long-stalked Omphalotrix
  • Long-stalked Eyebright
  • Long-stalked Euphrasia


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Description

Omphalotrix longipes (also called Long-stalked Speedwell, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a low-growing plant with small, bright blue flowers and narrow, pointed leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalotrix longipes is used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Omphalotrix longipes has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalotrix longipes is a perennial herb that grows in dry, open areas. It is native to California and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant prefers full sun and regular watering.

Where to Find Omphalotrix longipes

Omphalotrix longipes can be found in moist areas of tropical Asia.

Species in the Omphalotrix genus

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806474-1: 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].