Status:
valid
Authors:
(T.R.Dudley) Španiel, Al-Shehbaz, D.A.German & Marhold
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 301: 2487 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344627
Common Names
- Odontarrhena turgida
- Odontarrhena
- Turgida
Description
Odontarrhena turgida (also called Turgid 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 turgida is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Odontarrhena turgida has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two to three leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Odontarrhena turgida 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 turgida
Odontarrhena turgida 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 turgida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odontarrhena turgida?
Odontarrhena turgida
What is the common name of Odontarrhena turgida?
Turgid Daisy
Where is Odontarrhena turgida found?
Odontarrhena turgida 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,