Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
amherstiana
ID:
1139605

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) D.Y.Hong

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 18: 51 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001138943



Common Names

  • Amherst's Wulfeniopsis
  • Amherst's Eyebright
  • Amherst's Euphrasia


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Description

Wulfeniopsis amherstiana (also called Amherst's 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

Wulfeniopsis amherstiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wulfeniopsis amherstiana 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

Wulfeniopsis amherstiana 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 Wulfeniopsis amherstiana

Wulfeniopsis amherstiana can be found in moist areas of tropical Asia.

Species in the Wulfeniopsis genus

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
De Yuan Hong (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Y.Hong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:812946-1: 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].