Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
viscosus
ID:
1303912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Clairv.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1811

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316366



Common Names

  • Odontites viscosus
  • Viscous Toothwort
  • Toothwort


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Description

Odontites viscosus (also called Stickly Bartsia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe. It is a small, herbaceous plant with a single stem and a crown of small, lobed leaves. It is found in grasslands and meadows, often in areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Odontites viscosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other animals. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Odontites viscosus sub. lusitanicus Bolliger
Odontites viscosus sub. asturicus M.Laínz
Odontites viscosus sub. australis (Boiss.) Jahand. & Maire
Odontites viscosus sub. eriopodus Litard. & Maire
Odontites viscosus sub. viscosus

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Odontites viscosus are small and yellow, with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontites viscosus is a species of herbaceous plant native to Europe. It is a fast-growing species that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they can be transplanted into larger pots and grown in full sun. It is important to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.

Where to Find Odontites viscosus

Odontites viscosus can be found in Europe, from the British Isles to the Mediterranean, as well as in North Africa and the Middle East.

Odontites viscosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontites viscosus?

Odontites viscosus

What are the common names of Odontites viscosus?

Viscosus palm, macauba palm

What is the natural habitat of Odontites viscosus?

It is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Joseph Philippe de Clairville (1742-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clairv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806464-1: 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].