Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bocconei
ID:
389292

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guss.) Walp.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 3: 400 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388624



Common Names

  • Boccone's Toothwort
  • Boccone's Odontites
  • Bocconei Odontites


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Description

Odontites bocconei (also called Boccone's Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Odontites bocconei is a plant used as an ornamental in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontites bocconei has small, bright yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontites bocconei is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. It is a low maintenance plant and requires little care.

Where to Find Odontites bocconei

Odontites bocconei is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny habitats.

Odontites bocconei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontites bocconei?

Odontites bocconei

What is the family of Odontites bocconei?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Odontites bocconei?

Boccone's Toothwort

Species in the Odontites 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

Giovanni Gussone (1787-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guss.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806383-1: 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].