Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
tro
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 670 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268372
Common Names
- Isatis armena
- Armenian Isatis
- Armenian Woad
Description
Isatis armena (also called Armenian Woad, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb that grows in a clump. It is native to Europe and grows in dry, sunny areas such as fields and roadsides. Its leaves are lobed and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Isatis armena is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in landscaping and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Isatis armena has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of two to four. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isatis armena can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring on a moist, well-drained soil and kept in a cool, shaded area. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Isatis armena
Isatis armena is native to Peru.
Isatis armena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isatis armena?
Isatis armena
What is the common name of Isatis armena?
Armenian Isatis
What is the natural habitat of Isatis armena?
Open woods, thickets, and rocky slopes
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,