Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vernus
ID:
1137294

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bellardi) Dumort.

Source:
tro

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Fl. Belg. : 32 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001136632



Common Names

  • Spring Vernal-Odontites
  • Odontites Vernus
  • Vernal-Odontites


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Description

Odontites vernus (also called Red Bartsia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm in height. It has small pink flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Odontites vernus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used as a ground cover. It is known for its ability to tolerate cold temperatures and is also drought tolerant.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Odontites vernus sub. fennicus (Markl.) Pinto-Carr., E.Rico & M.M.Mart.Ort.
Odontites vernus sub. himalayicus (Pennell) Pinto-Carr., E.Rico & M.M.Mart.Ort.
Odontites vernus sub. mesatlanticus (Emb. & Maire) Pinto-Carr., E.Rico & M.M.Mart.Ort.
Odontites vernus sub. vernus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Odontites vernus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Where to Find Odontites vernus

Odontites vernus is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows and woodlands.

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

Barthélémy Du Mortier (1797-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dumort.' in the authors string.
Carlo Antonio Lodovico Bellardi (1741-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bellardi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806460-1: 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].