Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
luteus
ID:
1600444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Clairv.

Source:

Year:
1811

Citation Micro:
Man. Herbor. Suisse : 207 (1811)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200039093



Common Names

  • Yellow Toothwort
  • Yellow Tooth-Wort
  • Yellow Tooth Wort


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Description

Odontites luteus (also called Yellow Toothwort, among many other common names) is a perennial plant in the Orobanchaceae family. It has a single stem with a few branches and small, yellow flowers. It is native to North Africa and the Middle East, and is found in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Odontites luteus is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Odontites luteus sub. bonifaciensis (Rouy) P.Fourn.
Odontites luteus sub. luteus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontites luteus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontites luteus is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but should be watered regularly during periods of prolonged drought. It is best grown in a sheltered spot as it can be damaged by strong winds. It can be propagated by division in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Odontites luteus

Odontites luteus is native to Europe, particularly in France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Odontites luteus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontites luteus?

Odontites luteus

What is the common name of Odontites luteus?

Yellow odontites

What is the family of Odontites luteus?

Orobanchaceae

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:806427-1: 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].