Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
discolor
ID:
389246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pomel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Mat. Fl. Atl. 2: 301 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388578



Common Names

  • Odontites discolor
  • Two-colored Toothwort
  • Two-colored Red Bartsia


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Description

Odontites discolor (also called 'Two-Colored 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 discolor 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Odontites discolor sub. ciliatus (Pomel) Bolliger
Odontites discolor var. longistylus El Mokni, Sebei & El Aouni
Odontites discolor var. brevistylus El Mokni, Sebei & El Aouni
Odontites discolor sub. discolor

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontites discolor 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 discolor 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 discolor

Odontites discolor can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Odontites discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontites discolor?

Odontites discolor

What is the common name of Odontites discolor?

Discolored Toothwort

Where is Odontites discolor found?

Odontites discolor 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

Auguste Pomel (1821-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pomel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806397-1: 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].