Status:
valid
Authors:
Di Grist., Scafidi & Domina
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Fl. Medit. 25(Special Issue): 298 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330363
Common Names
- Isatis raimondoi
- Raimondo's Isatis
- Raimondo Isatis
Description
Isatis raimondoi (also called Isatis tinctoria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a thick, woody stem and can grow up to 1.5 meters in height. It is found in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, roadsides, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Isatis raimondoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isatis raimondoi has small white flowers with yellow centers and red-tipped petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a reddish-purple hue.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isatis raimondoi can be propagated from stem cuttings or seed. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, in a partially shaded area. Water the soil when it is dry to the touch, and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Isatis raimondoi
Isatis raimondoi is endemic to Italy and can be found in the regions of Calabria and Sicily.
Isatis raimondoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isatis raimondoi?
Isatis raimondoi
What is the common name of Isatis raimondoi?
Raimondo's Isatis
What is the natural habitat of Isatis raimondoi?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Emilio Di Gristina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Di Grist.' in the authors string.
Filippo Scafidi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scafidi' in the authors string.