Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
squamaria
ID:
446283

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 606 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445615



Common Names

  • Lathraea squamaria
  • Squamaria
  • Toothwort


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Description

Lathraea squamaria (also called Scaly Toothwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in woodland, grassland, and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lathraea squamaria is used as a medicinal plant and as a food source for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lathraea squamaria sub. tatrica Hadač
Lathraea squamaria sub. squamaria

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lathraea squamaria is white or pinkish, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lathraea squamaria can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants in late summer or early autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. The seedlings should be kept moist and in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Lathraea squamaria

Lathraea squamaria is native to Europe and can be found in damp meadows, marshes, and wet woodlands.

Lathraea squamaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lathraea rhodopea?

Lathraea rhodopea

What is the common name of Lathraea rhodopea?

Rhodope Toothwort

Where is Lathraea rhodopea found?

It is found in Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

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:662054-1: 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].