Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
obovata
ID:
387039

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Altaic. 3: 61 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386371



Common Names

  • Odontarrhena obovata
  • Obovata Odontarrhena
  • Oval-Leaved Odontarrhena


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Synonyms

  • Odontarrhena hirta Schrenk [unknown]
  • Odontarrhena fischeriana C.A.Mey. ex Turcz. [unknown]
  • Odontarrhena microphylla C.A.Mey. [rejected]
  • Alyssum baicalicum Nyár. [unknown]
  • Alyssum biovulatum N.Busch [unknown]
  • Alyssum fallax Nyár. [unknown]
  • Alyssum fischerianum DC. [unknown]
  • Alyssum microphyllum Steud. [unknown]
  • Alyssum obovatum (C.A.Mey.) Turcz. [unknown]
  • Alyssum obovatum baicalicum (Nyár.) Peschkova [unknown]
  • Alyssum obovatum orbiculare (Regel) Peschkova [unknown]
  • Alyssum obovatum paradoxum Serg. [unknown]
  • Alyssum obovatum paradoxum (Serg.) A.L.Ebel [invalid]

Description

Odontarrhena obovata (also called 'Oval-leaved Toothwort', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with stems up to 40 cm tall. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Odontarrhena obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontarrhena obovata is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontarrhena obovata can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -20°F (-29°C). It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Odontarrhena obovata

Odontarrhena obovata is found in the mountains of Turkey and Iran.

Odontarrhena obovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontarrhena obovata?

Odontarrhena obovata

What is the common name of Odontarrhena obovata?

Odontarrhena obovata

What is the habitat of Odontarrhena obovata?

Odontarrhena obovata is found in dry, rocky habitats

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,