Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
tinctoria
ID:
733100

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732433



Common Names

  • Isatis tinctoria
  • Dyer's Woad
  • Common Woad


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Synonyms

  • Crucifera isatis E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
  • Isatis alpina Vill. [unknown]
  • Isatis canescens DC. [unknown]
  • Isatis indigotica Fortune [unknown]
  • Isatis taurica M.Bieb. [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria indigotica (Fortune) T.Y.Cheo & K.C.Kuan [unknown]
  • Isatis vermia Papan. [unknown]
  • Isatis yezoensis Ohwi [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria yezoensis (Ohwi) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Isatis oblongata yezoensis (Ohwi) Y.L.Chang [unknown]
  • Isatis sibirica Trautv. [unknown]
  • Isatis macrocarpa B.Fedtsch. ex Nikitina [unknown]
  • Isatis koelzii Rech.f. [unknown]
  • Isatis bannatica Hort.Cremen.74 ex Link [unknown]
  • Isatis ciesielskii Zapał. [unknown]
  • Isatis kamienskii Zapał. [unknown]
  • Isatis maritima Rupr. [unknown]
  • Isatis transsilvanica Simonk [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria canescens Gren. & Godr. [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria vulgaris W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria canescens Malag. [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria koelzii (Rech.f.) Jafri [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria tinctoria [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria campestris (Stev. ex DC.) Kulcz. [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria praecox (Kit. ex Tratt.) Domin & Podp. [unknown]
  • Isatis japonica Miq. [unknown]
  • Isatis vermia Papanicolaou [unknown]
  • Isatis campestris Steven [unknown]
  • Isatis funebris Fed. [unknown]
  • Isatis maeotica DC. [unknown]
  • Isatis reticulata C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Isatis villarsii Gaudin [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria tinctoria [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria praecox (Kit. ex Tratt.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria oblongata (DC.) N.Busch [unknown]
  • Isatis tinctoria transsilvanica (Simonk.) Soó [unknown]

Description

Isatis tinctoria (also called dyer's 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 tinctoria is used as a dye for fabrics, as a medicinal plant, and as a food preservative.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Isatis tinctoria sub. athoa (Boiss.) Papan.
Isatis tinctoria sub. tomentella (Boiss. & Balansa) P.H.Davis
Isatis tinctoria sub. corymbosa (Boiss.) P.H.Davis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isatis tinctoria is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isatis tinctoria is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to Europe and Asia. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Isatis tinctoria

Isatis tinctoria is native to Europe and can be found in France, Spain, and Italy.

Isatis tinctoria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isatis tinctoria?

Isatis tinctoria

What is the common name of Isatis tinctoria?

Dyer's Woad

What is the natural habitat of Isatis tinctoria?

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