Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
glastifolia
ID:
1321794

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Al-Shehbaz, Moazzeni & Mumm.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taxon 61: 948 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334248

Common Names

  • Isatis glastifolia
  • Glastifolious Isatis
  • Glastifolious Isatis Herb

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Description

Isatis glastifolia (also called Glastifolia Isatis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Iran. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in semi-desert and desert regions.

Uses & Benefits

Isatis glastifolia is used as a dye and as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isatis glastifolia is a yellowish-green color, with four petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isatis glastifolia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Isatis glastifolia

Isatis glastifolia is native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It can be found in the wild in the fynbos region, and is also widely cultivated.

Isatis glastifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isatis glastifolia?

Isatis glastifolia

What type of plant is Isatis glastifolia?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Isatis glastifolia grow?

It is native to Central Asia

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,

References

Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Klaus Mummenhoff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mumm.' in the authors string.
H. Moazzeni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moazzeni' in the authors string.