Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Španiel, Al-Shehbaz, D.A.German & Marhold
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2485 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344590
Common Names
- Odontarrhena lanigera
- Odontarrhena
- Lanigera
Description
Odontarrhena lanigera (also called 'Woolly Odontarrhena', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers, native to India. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Odontarrhena lanigera is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontarrhena lanigera has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontarrhena lanigera is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Odontarrhena lanigera
Odontarrhena lanigera is native to India and can be found in moist deciduous forests and scrublands.
Odontarrhena lanigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontarrhena lanigera?
Odontarrhena lanigera
What is the natural habitat of Odontarrhena lanigera?
Odontarrhena lanigera is found in the Mediterranean region.
What is the flowering period of Odontarrhena lanigera?
Odontarrhena lanigera blooms in the spring.
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,