Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
odontogera
ID:
1327891

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bordz.) D.A.German

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 173: 36 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340345


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Description

Isatis odontogera (also called Toothache plant, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Isatis odontogera is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isatis odontogera has yellow-green flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isatis odontogera can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. The plant should be grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Isatis odontogera

Isatis odontogera is native to the Himalayas.

Isatis odontogera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isatis odontogera?

Isatis odontogera

What is the natural habitat of Isatis odontogera?

Central Asia

What are the care requirements for Isatis odontogera?

Isatis odontogera prefers cool temperatures, moderate humidity, and bright indirect light.

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

Eugen Iwanowitsch Bordzilowski (1875-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bordz.' in the authors string.
Dmitry Aleksandrovich German (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.German' in the authors string.