Status:
valid
Authors:
(Micevski) Španiel, Al-Shehbaz, D.A.German & Marhold
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2486 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344614
Common Names
- Odontarrhena serpentina
- Odontarrhena
- Serpentina
Description
Odontarrhena serpentina (also called Serpentine Odontarrhena, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sunny places.
Uses & Benefits
Odontarrhena serpentina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Odontarrhena serpentina is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontarrhena serpentina is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Odontarrhena serpentina
Odontarrhena serpentina is native to the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Nepal. It can be found in moist meadows and grassy slopes at elevations of 2,500-4,000 m.
Odontarrhena serpentina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontarrhena serpentina?
Odontarrhena serpentina
What is the common name of Odontarrhena serpentina?
Serpentine Daisy
Where is Odontarrhena serpentina found?
Odontarrhena serpentina is found in the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Odontarrhena genus
Odontarrhena obtusifolia,
Odontarrhena obovata,
Odontarrhena szarabiaca,
Odontarrhena fedtschenkoana,
Odontarrhena alpestris,
Odontarrhena tortuosa,
Odontarrhena argentea,
Odontarrhena lesbiaca,
Odontarrhena muralis,
Odontarrhena bertolonii,
Odontarrhena nebrodensis,
Odontarrhena tavolarae,
Odontarrhena americana,
Odontarrhena gehamensis,
Odontarrhena subalpina,
Odontarrhena inflata,
Odontarrhena akamasica,
Odontarrhena albiflora,
Odontarrhena anatolica,
Odontarrhena bracteata,
Odontarrhena callichroa,
Odontarrhena carica,
Odontarrhena cassia,
Odontarrhena chalcidica,
Odontarrhena chondrogyna,
Odontarrhena cilicica,
Odontarrhena condensata,
Odontarrhena constellata,
Odontarrhena corsica,
Odontarrhena corymbosoidea,
Odontarrhena crenulata,
Odontarrhena cyprica,
Odontarrhena davisiana,
Odontarrhena debarensis,
Odontarrhena discolor,
Odontarrhena dubertretii,
Odontarrhena dudleyi,
Odontarrhena eriophylla,
Odontarrhena euboea,
Odontarrhena filiformis,
Odontarrhena floribunda,
Odontarrhena fragillima,
Odontarrhena gevgelicensis,
Odontarrhena giosnana,
Odontarrhena haradjianii,
Odontarrhena haussknechtii,
Odontarrhena heldreichii,
Odontarrhena huber-morathii,
Odontarrhena kavadarcensis,
Odontarrhena lanigera,
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,