Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
1037111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aucher ex Boiss.

Source:
tro

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 17: 200 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036449



Common Names

  • Isatis undulata
  • Undulate-leaved Isatis
  • Undulate-leaved Mustard


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Description

Isatis undulata (also called Undulate 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 undulata 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

The flower of Isatis undulata is yellow and has four petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and weak.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isatis undulata is an annual plant that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated by seed sowing in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Isatis undulata

Isatis undulata 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-100357676: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Pierre Martin Rémi Aucher-Éloy (1792-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aucher' in the authors string.