Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolatus
ID:
1139757

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudin) Rchb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Fl. Germ. Excurs. 2: 862 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001139095



Common Names

  • Odontites lanceolatus
  • Lanceolate Odontites
  • Lance-leaved Odontites


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Description

Odontites lanceolatus (also called Red 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 lanceolatus 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 lanceolatus sub. provincialis Bolliger
Odontites lanceolatus sub. lanceolatus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontites lanceolatus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontites lanceolatus 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 lanceolatus

Odontites lanceolatus can be found in Europe and North Africa.

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

Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.
Jean-François-Aimé-Philippe Gaudin (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806419-1: 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].