Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
kurdica
ID:
1416738

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2485 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429203



Common Names

  • Odontarrhena
  • Odontarrhena kurdica
  • O. kurdica


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Description

Odontarrhena kurdica (also called 'Kurdish odontarrhena', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Middle East. It has a basal rosette of leaves, with yellow flowers that are arranged in a raceme. It grows in montane meadows and grasslands, at elevations of up to 2,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Odontarrhena kurdica is used as a medicinal plant and for its essential oils. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontarrhena kurdica has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontarrhena kurdica is a hardy perennial native to Central Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.

Where to Find Odontarrhena kurdica

Odontarrhena kurdica is native to Iran and can be found in moist woods, meadows, and along streams.

Odontarrhena kurdica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontarrhena kurdica?

Odontarrhena kurdica

What is the common name of Odontarrhena kurdica?

Kurdish odontarrhena

What is the natural habitat of Odontarrhena kurdica?

It is found in dry and rocky areas in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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.
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.