Status:
valid
Authors:
Batt.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 56: lxx (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388610
Common Names
- Lapie's Toothwort
- Lapie's Odontites
- Lapiei Odontites
Description
Odontites lapiei (also called Lapie's Rattle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in meadows, pastures and other grassy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Odontites lapiei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontites lapiei has small, bright yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontites lapiei is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. It is a low maintenance plant and requires little care.
Where to Find Odontites lapiei
Odontites lapiei is native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Odontites lapiei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontites lapiei?
Odontites lapiei
What is the family of Odontites lapiei?
Orobanchaceae
What is the common name of Odontites lapiei?
Lapie's Toothwort
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:806420-1: 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].