Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
straussii
ID:
934822

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bornm.) Rech.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 150: 516 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000934160

Common Names

  • Cyclotrichium straussii
  • Strauss's Cyclotrichium
  • Strauss's Bugleweed

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Description

Cyclotrichium straussii (also called Strauss' cyclotrichium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers and a strong, aromatic scent. It grows in rocky, dry habitats and is often found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyclotrichium straussii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyclotrichium straussii has white flowers with a yellow center, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have multiple, round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyclotrichium straussii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Cyclotrichium straussii

Cyclotrichium straussii is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52945: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Joseph Friedrich Nicolaus Bornmüller (1862-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bornm.' in the authors string.