Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
litoralis
ID:
389269

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fr.) Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Summa Veg. Scand. : 19 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388601



Common Names

  • Odontites litoralis
  • Litoralis Odontites
  • Litoralis Odontites


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Synonyms

  • Euphrasia litoralis (Fr.) Fr. [unknown]
  • Odontites rubra litoralis Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]
  • Odontites verna litoralis Nyman [unknown]

Description

Odontites litoralis (also called Coastal 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 litoralis has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontites litoralis has small, bright yellow flowers, with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontites litoralis is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Odontites litoralis

Odontites litoralis is native to the Mediterranean region.

Odontites litoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontites litoralis?

Odontites litoralis

What is the family of Odontites litoralis?

Orobanchaceae

What is the common name of Odontites litoralis?

Coastal 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

Elias Magnus Fries (1794-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806424-1: 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].