Status:
valid
Authors:
Azn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 44: 138 (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732367
Common Names
- Isatis arenaria
- Sand Isatis
- Sand Dyer's Woad
Description
Isatis arenaria (also called sanddaphne, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in dry, sandy habitats, and has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Isatis arenaria is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Isatis arenaria is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isatis arenaria can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require a warm, humid environment to ensure successful propagation.
Where to Find Isatis arenaria
Isatis arenaria is native to Europe and can be found in France, Spain, and Italy.
Isatis arenaria FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isatis arenaria?
Isatis arenaria
What is the common name of Isatis arenaria?
Sandy Isatis
What is the natural habitat of Isatis arenaria?
Temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
Species in the Isatis genus
Isatis arenaria,
Isatis arnoldiana,
Isatis costata,
Isatis djurjaedae,
Isatis grammotis,
Isatis laevigata,
Isatis littoralis,
Isatis lusitanica,
Isatis microcarpa,
Isatis oblongata,
Isatis platyloba,
Isatis praecox,
Isatis raphanifolia,
Isatis sabulosa,
Isatis spectabilis,
Isatis takhtajanii,
Isatis tinctoria,
Isatis tomentella,
Isatis trachycarpa,
Isatis apennina,
Isatis afghanica,
Isatis agnewii,
Isatis amani,
Isatis aucheri,
Isatis biscutellifolia,
Isatis bitlisica,
Isatis boissieriana,
Isatis callifera,
Isatis campylocarpa,
Isatis candolleana,
Isatis cappadocica,
Isatis cochlearis,
Isatis constricta,
Isatis davisiana,
Isatis demiriziana,
Isatis erzurumica,
Isatis floribunda,
Isatis frigida,
Isatis glauca,
Isatis harsukhii,
Isatis huber-morathii,
Isatis lockmanniana,
Isatis mardinensis,
Isatis pachycarpa,
Isatis pinnatiloba,
Isatis rugulosa,
Isatis sivasica,
Isatis spatella,
Isatis turcomanica,
Isatis undulata,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,