Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
citrinus
ID:
389249

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bolliger

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 26: 157 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388581



Common Names

  • Odontites citrinus
  • Citron Toothwort
  • Citron Red Bartsia


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Description

Odontites citrinus (also called 'Citrine Odontites', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky, and sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Odontites citrinus has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a diuretic, antispasmodic, and anti-inflammatory agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontites citrinus has small, bright yellow flowers, with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontites citrinus is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Odontites citrinus

Odontites citrinus can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Odontites citrinus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontites citrinus?

Odontites citrinus

What is the common name of Odontites citrinus?

Citrine Toothwort

Where is Odontites citrinus found?

Odontites citrinus is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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

Markus Bolliger (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolliger' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:992699-1: 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].