Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vulgaris
ID:
389369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moench

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus : 439 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388701



Common Names

  • Vulgaris Broomrape
  • Vulgaris Stickweed
  • Vulgaris Cancer-root


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Synonyms

  • Odontites serotina (Lam.) Dumort. [unknown]
  • Euphrasia odontites pratensis Wirtg. [unknown]
  • Odontites rubra Opiz [unknown]
  • Odontites rubra pumila U.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Odontites rubra rothmaleri U.Schneid. [unknown]
  • Odontites rubra Gilib. [unknown]
  • Odontites salina (Kotov) Kotov [unknown]
  • Odontites verna pumila Pedersen [unknown]
  • Odontites vulgaris salina Tzvelev [unknown]

Description

Odontites vulgaris (also called common toothwort, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It is usually found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Odontites vulgaris sub. siculus (Guss.) Bolliger
Odontites vulgaris sub. vulgaris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontites vulgaris is a pinkish-purple, tubular corolla with four lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, four-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a thin, upright stem and a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontites vulgaris is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Europe. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Odontites vulgaris

Odontites vulgaris is native to Europe and can be found in dry, sunny habitats.

Odontites vulgaris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontites vulgaris?

Odontites vulgaris

What is the common name of Odontites vulgaris?

Common Toothwort

What is the natural habitat of Odontites vulgaris?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures in Europe

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

Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:806466-1: 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].