Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
crenulata
ID:
1332109

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344563



Common Names

  • Crenulata Toothcup
  • Crenulata Tooth-cup
  • Crenulata Tooth Cup


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Description

Odontarrhena crenulata (also called 'Crenulate 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 crenulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontarrhena crenulata 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 crenulata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn. Larger clumps can be divided with a spade.

Where to Find Odontarrhena crenulata

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

Odontarrhena crenulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontarrhena crenulata?

Odontarrhena crenulata

What is the family of Odontarrhena crenulata?

Asteraceae

Where is Odontarrhena crenulata found?

Odontarrhena crenulata is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

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.
Theodor von Heldreich (1822-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heldr.' 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.