Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
kotschyana
ID:
1261443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss. & Hohen.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 8: 48 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260781



Common Names

  • Isatis kotschyana
  • Kotschy's Isatis
  • Kotschy's Woad


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Description

Isatis kotschyana (also called Kotschy's woad, among many other common names) is an annual herb, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Iran and is found in grassland, scrub and rocky slopes, at elevations of 1,000–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Isatis kotschyana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isatis kotschyana has white flowers with yellow centers and five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isatis kotschyana is a woody plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done through seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Isatis kotschyana

Isatis kotschyana is native to Turkey.

Species in the Isatis genus

Isatis arenaria, Isatis arnoldiana, Isatis costata, Isatis djurjaedae, Isatis grammotis, Isatis laevigata, Isatis littoralis, Isatis lusitanica, Isatis microcarpa, Isatis oblongata, Isatis platyloba, Isatis praecox, Isatis raphanifolia, Isatis sabulosa, Isatis spectabilis, Isatis takhtajanii, Isatis tinctoria, Isatis tomentella, Isatis trachycarpa, Isatis apennina, Isatis afghanica, Isatis agnewii, Isatis amani, Isatis aucheri, Isatis biscutellifolia, Isatis bitlisica, Isatis boissieriana, Isatis callifera, Isatis campylocarpa, Isatis candolleana, Isatis cappadocica, Isatis cochlearis, Isatis constricta, Isatis davisiana, Isatis demiriziana, Isatis erzurumica, Isatis floribunda, Isatis frigida, Isatis glauca, Isatis harsukhii, Isatis huber-morathii, Isatis lockmanniana, Isatis mardinensis, Isatis pachycarpa, Isatis pinnatiloba, Isatis rugulosa, Isatis sivasica, Isatis spatella, Isatis turcomanica, Isatis undulata,

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50196720: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Friedrich Hohenacker (1798-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hohen.' in the authors string.