Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 237 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575605
Common Names
- Odontites Bupleurum
- Odontites Thoroughwax
- Odontites Hare's Ear
Synonyms
- Orimaria filiformis Raf. [unknown]
- Tepso odontites (L.) Raf. [unknown]
- Tenoria divaricata Bubani [unknown]
- Agostana divaricata Gray [unknown]
- Bupleurum fontanesii Guss. [unknown]
- Bupleurum fontanesii condensatum (Post) Dinsm. [unknown]
- Bupleurum gerardii Colmeiro ex Nyman [unknown]
- Bupleurum graminifolium Salisb. [unknown]
- Bupleurum longipedicellatum St.-Lag. [unknown]
- Bupleurum odontites condensatum Post [unknown]
- Bupleurum odontites fontanesii (Guss.) Fiori & Paol. [unknown]
- Bupleurum odontites linnaeanum Ces. [unknown]
- Bupleurum sprunerianum Hampe [unknown]
- Isophyllum segetum C.Presl [unknown]
- Bupleurum fontanesii Guss. [unknown]
Description
Bupleurum odontites (also called Tooth-Leaved Hare's Ear, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bupleurum odontites is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bupleurum odontites is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is thin and has a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bupleurum odontites is a hardy perennial that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is best grown in a sunny location with plenty of air circulation. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings and will self-seed in the garden.
Where to Find Bupleurum odontites
Bupleurum odontites can be found in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Bupleurum odontites FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bupleurum odontites?
Bupleurum odontites
What is the common name of Bupleurum odontites?
Odontites Bupleurum
What is the natural habitat of Bupleurum odontites?
It is native to Turkey, Iran, Iraq, and Syria
Species in the Bupleurum genus
Bupleurum abchasicum,
Bupleurum acutifolium,
Bupleurum aeneum,
Bupleurum aenigma,
Bupleurum aequiradiatum,
Bupleurum affine,
Bupleurum aira,
Bupleurum aitchisonii,
Bupleurum ajanense,
Bupleurum alatum,
Bupleurum album,
Bupleurum aleppicum,
Bupleurum alpigenum,
Bupleurum americanum,
Bupleurum anatolicum,
Bupleurum andhricum,
Bupleurum angulosum,
Bupleurum angustissimum,
Bupleurum antonii,
Bupleurum apiculatum,
Bupleurum asperuloides,
Bupleurum atlanticum,
Bupleurum aureum,
Bupleurum badachschanicum,
Bupleurum balansae,
Bupleurum baldense,
Bupleurum benoistii,
Bupleurum bicaule,
Bupleurum boissieri,
Bupleurum boissieuanum,
Bupleurum bourgaei,
Bupleurum brachiatum,
Bupleurum brevicaule,
Bupleurum canaliculatum,
Bupleurum candollei,
Bupleurum canescens,
Bupleurum capillare,
Bupleurum cappadocicum,
Bupleurum chaishoui,
Bupleurum chevalieri,
Bupleurum chinense,
Bupleurum citrinum,
Bupleurum clarkeanum,
Bupleurum commelynoideum,
Bupleurum commutatum,
Bupleurum condensatum,
Bupleurum constancei,
Bupleurum contractum,
Bupleurum croceum,
Bupleurum dalhousieanum,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,