Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
lusitanica
ID:
733068

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 670 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732401



Common Names

  • Isatis lusitanica
  • Portuguese Isatis
  • Portuguese Dyer's Woad


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Synonyms

  • Peltaria aleppica hort. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Isatis aegyptiaca Crantz [unknown]
  • Isatis aleppica Scop. [unknown]
  • Isatis stenocarpa Stapf [unknown]
  • Isatis pyramidata Stapf [unknown]

Description

Isatis lusitanica (also called Portuguese woad, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has large, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Isatis lusitanica is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isatis lusitanica is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isatis lusitanica is a perennial herb native to Europe. It is usually propagated from seed, which should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The seedlings should be kept moist and fertilized regularly. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Where to Find Isatis lusitanica

Isatis lusitanica is native to Europe and can be found in Portugal and Spain.

Isatis lusitanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isatis lusitanica?

Isatis lusitanica

What is the common name of Isatis lusitanica?

Lusitanian Isatis

What is the natural habitat of Isatis lusitanica?

Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere

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