Status:
valid
Authors:
Boriss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 12: 256 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217186
Common Names
- Hyssopus cuspidatus
- Cuspid Hyssop
- White Hyssop
Synonyms
- Hyssopus cuspidatus albiflorus C.Y.Wu & H.W.Li [unknown]
- Hyssopus cuspidatus cuspidatus [unknown]
Description
Hyssopus cuspidatus (also called Spiny hyssop, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hyssopus cuspidatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and as a diuretic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyssopus cuspidatus has small, white, tubular flowers with two petals and a two-lobed calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyssopus cuspidatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.
Where to Find Hyssopus cuspidatus
Hyssopus cuspidatus is native to Europe and North Africa. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, often in open areas or along roadsides.
Hyssopus cuspidatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyssopus cuspidatus?
Hyssopus cuspidatus
What is the common name of Hyssopus cuspidatus?
Cuspid Hyssop
What is the growth habit of Hyssopus cuspidatus?
It is an erect shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height
Species in the Hyssopus genus
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,