Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
bracteata
ID:
1332096

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boiss. & Buhse) Španiel, Al-Shehbaz, D.A.German & Marhold

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2484 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344550



Common Names

  • Bracted Toothcup
  • Bracted Tooth-cup
  • Bracted Tooth Cup


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Description

Odontarrhena bracteata (also called 'Bracted Toothwort', among many other common names) is a herbaceous plant native to Europe. It has a slender stem and its leaves are linear and entire. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Odontarrhena bracteata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontarrhena bracteata has small white flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and round with a light brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontarrhena bracteata can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will benefit from regular watering during the summer months. It may need protection from frost in colder climates.

Where to Find Odontarrhena bracteata

Odontarrhena bracteata can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in the countries of Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus.

Odontarrhena bracteata FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Odontarrhena bracteata?

Odontarrhena bracteata is native to the Mediterranean region.

What are the preferred soil conditions for Odontarrhena bracteata?

Odontarrhena bracteata prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Odontarrhena bracteata?

Odontarrhena bracteata prefers temperatures between 10-25°C.

Species in the Odontarrhena genus

Odontarrhena obtusifolia, Odontarrhena obovata, Odontarrhena szarabiaca, Odontarrhena fedtschenkoana, Odontarrhena alpestris, Odontarrhena tortuosa, Odontarrhena argentea, Odontarrhena lesbiaca, Odontarrhena muralis, Odontarrhena bertolonii, Odontarrhena nebrodensis, Odontarrhena tavolarae, Odontarrhena americana, Odontarrhena gehamensis, Odontarrhena subalpina, Odontarrhena inflata, Odontarrhena akamasica, Odontarrhena albiflora, Odontarrhena anatolica, Odontarrhena bracteata, Odontarrhena callichroa, Odontarrhena carica, Odontarrhena cassia, Odontarrhena chalcidica, Odontarrhena chondrogyna, Odontarrhena cilicica, Odontarrhena condensata, Odontarrhena constellata, Odontarrhena corsica, Odontarrhena corymbosoidea, Odontarrhena crenulata, Odontarrhena cyprica, Odontarrhena davisiana, Odontarrhena debarensis, Odontarrhena discolor, Odontarrhena dubertretii, Odontarrhena dudleyi, Odontarrhena eriophylla, Odontarrhena euboea, Odontarrhena filiformis, Odontarrhena floribunda, Odontarrhena fragillima, Odontarrhena gevgelicensis, Odontarrhena giosnana, Odontarrhena haradjianii, Odontarrhena haussknechtii, Odontarrhena heldreichii, Odontarrhena huber-morathii, Odontarrhena kavadarcensis, Odontarrhena lanigera,

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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Alexander Buhse (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buhse' in the authors string.
Karol Marhold (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marhold' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.
Stanislav Španiel (b.1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Španiel' in the authors string.