Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
virgata
ID:
1260813

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link) Rothm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Mitth. Thüring. Bot. Vereins , n.f., 50: 227 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260151



Common Names

  • Virgate Odontitella
  • Virgate Odontitella
  • Virgate Odontitella


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Description

Odontitella virgata (also called Virgate Odontitella, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small yellow flowers and narrow leaves. It is native to Europe and is found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Odontitella virgata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and ponds, and is also used to stabilize soils and reduce erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontitella virgata is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontitella virgata is a hardy evergreen fern that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. To propagate, take spore or rhizome cuttings from the parent plant and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks. To cultivate, fertilize the soil with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks and water regularly. Prune the plant to keep it from becoming too large.

Where to Find Odontitella virgata

Odontitella virgata is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, rocky soils in desert scrub and grasslands.

Odontitella virgata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontitella virgata?

Odontitella virgata

What are the common names of Odontitella virgata?

Virgata Toothwort

What is the natural habitat of Odontitella virgata?

Temperate forests

Species in the Odontitella genus

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806373-1: 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].