Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
733073

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Gay ex Boiss.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 2, 17: 201 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000732406

Common Names

  • Isatis microcarpa
  • Small-fruited Isatis
  • Small-fruited Dyer's Woad

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Synonyms

  • Isatis microcarpa microcarpa [unknown]
  • Isatis djurdjurae microcarpa Maire [unknown]

Description

Isatis microcarpa (also called small-fruited woad, among many other common names) is a biennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, and has large, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Isatis microcarpa is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Isatis microcarpa is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened bean-like shape. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isatis microcarpa is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate partial shade and dry conditions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by dividing the clumps in spring or fall.

Where to Find Isatis microcarpa

Isatis microcarpa is native to Europe and can be found in France, Spain, and Italy.

Isatis microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isatis microcarpa?

Isatis microcarpa

What is the common name of Isatis microcarpa?

Small-fruited Isatis

What is the natural habitat of Isatis microcarpa?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2866999: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.