Odontites corsicus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
corsicus
ID:
1335920
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.Don
Source:
ipni
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 611 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348374
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Odontites corsicus (also called the Corsican Odontites, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a simple stem with alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Odontites corsicus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontites corsicus has small, bright yellow flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Odontites corsicus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and should germinate in 1-3 months at 15°C. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Odontites corsicus
Odontites corsicus is native to the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais and São Paulo.
Odontites corsicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontites corsicus?
Odontites corsicus
What is the common name of Odontites corsicus?
Odontites
What is the natural habitat of Odontites corsicus?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806394-1: 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].