Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
isatoides
ID:
403193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barbey) B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 6: 131 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402525

Common Names

  • Ricotia isatoides
  • Isatoides Ricotia
  • Ricotia Isatoides

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Synonyms

  • Peltaria isatoides Barbey [unknown]

Description

Ricotia isatoides (also called Isatoides Ricotia, Isatoides Ricotia-grass, and Isatoides Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Ricotia isatoides is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ricotia isatoides has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ricotia isatoides is an annual plant native to Europe. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. It prefers a cool climate and should be grown in full sun. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Ricotia isatoides

Ricotia isatoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Ricotia isatoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ricotia isatoides?

Ricotia isatoides

What is the common name of Ricotia isatoides?

Isatoides Moonwort

What is the natural habitat of Ricotia isatoides?

Grassy areas in Europe and Asia

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-2422535: Based on the initial data import
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.
William Barbey (1842-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barbey' in the authors string.