Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
clandestina
ID:
446263

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 605 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445595



Common Names

  • Lathraea clandestina
  • Clandestina
  • Toothwort


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Description

Lathraea clandestina (also called Clandestine Cowl-flower, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome and a rosette of basal leaves. It has small, white, bell-shaped flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in damp meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lathraea clandestina is used for its medicinal properties, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lathraea clandestina has small, white flowers with five petals and a single seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathraea clandestina is a rhizomatous perennial that can be propagated by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions, but it does best in soft, slightly acidic water.

Where to Find Lathraea clandestina

Lathraea clandestina is a species of perennial plant found in damp, shady places in Europe and western Asia.

Lathraea clandestina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathraea clandestina?

Lathraea clandestina

What is the common name of Lathraea clandestina?

Clandestine Lathraea

What type of plant is Lathraea clandestina?

Herb

Species in the Orobanchaceae family

Aeginetia indica, Aeginetia mirabilis, Aeginetia mpomii, Aeginetia selebica, Aeginetia sessilis, Aeginetia sinensis, Aeginetia flava, Aeginetia acaulis, Agalinis angustifolia, Agalinis aphylla, Agalinis aspera, Agalinis auriculata, Agalinis bandeirensis, Agalinis bangii, Agalinis brachyphylla, Agalinis calycina, Agalinis chaparensis, Agalinis communis, Agalinis decemloba, Agalinis densiflora, Agalinis digitalis, Agalinis divaricata, Agalinis edwardsiana, Agalinis fasciculata, Agalinis fiebrigii, Agalinis filicaulis, Agalinis filifolia, Agalinis gattingeri, Agalinis genistifolia, Agalinis gypsophila, Agalinis heterophylla, Agalinis homalantha, Agalinis humilis, Agalinis itambensis, Agalinis kingsii, Agalinis lanceolata, Agalinis laxa, Agalinis linarioides, Agalinis linifolia, Agalinis maritima, Agalinis megalantha, Agalinis meyeniana, Agalinis nana, Agalinis navasotensis, Agalinis neoscotica, Agalinis obtusifolia, Agalinis oligophylla, Agalinis peduncularis, Agalinis pennellii, Agalinis plukenetii,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:662042-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].