Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pachycarpa
ID:
1037099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f., Aellen & Esfand.

Source:
tro

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Phyton (Horn) 3: 47 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036437



Common Names

  • Isatis pachycarpa
  • Pale yellow-flowered Isatis
  • Yellow Mustard


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Description

Isatis pachycarpa (also called Pachycarp Woad, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family Brassicaceae. It is native to the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran. It grows in dry, rocky places, often on limestone, at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Isatis pachycarpa is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. The leaves are edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish. The flowers can also be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isatis pachycarpa has yellow flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isatis pachycarpa is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Isatis pachycarpa

Isatis pachycarpa is native to Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

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-100357659: Based on the initial data import
Paul Aellen (1896-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aellen' in the authors string.
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Esfandiar Esfandiari (1910-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Esfand.' in the authors string.