Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boreau) D.Dietr. ex Walp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 3: 401 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139096
Common Names
- Odontites jaubertianus
- Jaubert's Odontites
- Jaubert's Toothwort
Description
Odontites jaubertianus (also called Jaubert's Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and temperate Asia. It has a branched stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Odontites jaubertianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Odontites jaubertianus sub. chrysanthus (Boreau) P.Fourn.
Odontites jaubertianus sub. jaubertianus
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontites jaubertianus has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow centres. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontites jaubertianus is a perennial herb that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch stem cuttings and place them in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Odontites jaubertianus
Odontites jaubertianus can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
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:806416-1: 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].