Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
foliosus
ID:
389238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pérez Lara

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Anales Soc. Esp. Hist. Nat. 23: 261 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388570



Common Names

  • Odontites foliosus
  • Leafy Toothwort
  • Leafy Red Bartsia


Searching for Odontites foliosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Synonyms

  • Euphrasia squarrosa Salzm. ex Rchb. [unknown]

Description

Odontites foliosus (also called Leafy Toothwort, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a single stem, reaching up to 30 cm in height. It is native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and is found in grasslands, meadows and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Odontites foliosus has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic and to treat urinary tract infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontites foliosus has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.

Searching for Odontites foliosus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Odontites foliosus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Odontites foliosus

Odontites foliosus can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Odontites foliosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontites foliosus?

Odontites foliosus

What is the common name of Odontites foliosus?

Leafy Toothwort

Where is Odontites foliosus found?

Odontites foliosus 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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806404-1: 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].