Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
nebrodensis
ID:
1325856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Tineo) L.Cecchi & Selvi

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Inform. Bot. Ital. 45: 308 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338310



Common Names

  • Odontarrhena nebrodensis
  • Nebrodi Tooth-Reed
  • Nebrodi Odontarrhena


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Description

Odontarrhena nebrodensis (also called Nebrodi's Odontarrhena, among many other common names) is a type of shrub native to the Mediterranean. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with oblong-shaped leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats such as heaths and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Odontarrhena nebrodensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Odontarrhena nebrodensis sub. tenuicaulis (Hartvig) Španiel, Al-Shehbaz, D.A.German & Marhold

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontarrhena nebrodensis has white flowers, and the seeds are small and brown. The seedlings have small, grey-green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontarrhena nebrodensis can be propagated by division of clumps in early spring or by seed. Plant the divisions or seed in a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Where to Find Odontarrhena nebrodensis

Odontarrhena nebrodensis is native to Italy and can be found in temperate climates.

Odontarrhena nebrodensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontarrhena nebrodensis?

Odontarrhena nebrodensis

What is the common name of Odontarrhena nebrodensis?

Nebrodi's Odontarrhena

What is the natural habitat of Odontarrhena nebrodensis?

Grasslands and woodlands

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

Vincenzo Tineo (1791-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tineo' in the authors string.
Federico Selvi (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Selvi' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Cecchi (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Cecchi' in the authors string.