Status:
valid
Authors:
Webb & Berthel.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Iles Canaries 3(2; 3): 77 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243155
Common Names
- Micromeria benthamii
- Benthamii Micromeria
- Benthami Micromeria
Synonyms
- Micromeria tenuis Benth. [unknown]
- Satureja benthamii Briq. [unknown]
- Clinopodium benthamii Kuntze [unknown]
- Clinopodium tenue Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Micromeria benthamii (also called Bentham's Micromeria, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It grows in rocky areas and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Micromeria benthamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Micromeria benthamii are small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micromeria benthamii is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.
Where to Find Micromeria benthamii
Micromeria benthamii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Micromeria benthamii FAQ
What is the common name of Micromeria benthamii?
Bentham's micromeria
What is the natural habitat of Micromeria benthamii?
Rocky slopes
What is the flowering season of Micromeria benthamii?
Spring
Species in the Micromeria genus
Micromeria acropolitana,
Micromeria albanica,
Micromeria angosturae,
Micromeria arganietorum,
Micromeria benthamii,
Micromeria benthamineolens,
Micromeria biflora,
Micromeria bourlieri,
Micromeria brivesii,
Micromeria browiczii,
Micromeria carpatha,
Micromeria chionistrae,
Micromeria conferta,
Micromeria confusa,
Micromeria cremnophila,
Micromeria cristata,
Micromeria croatica,
Micromeria cymuligera,
Micromeria debilis,
Micromeria douglasii,
Micromeria elliptica,
Micromeria ericifolia,
Micromeria filiformis,
Micromeria flagellaris,
Micromeria fontanesii,
Micromeria forbesii,
Micromeria glomerata,
Micromeria graeca,
Micromeria guichardii,
Micromeria hedgei,
Micromeria helianthemifolia,
Micromeria herpyllomorpha,
Micromeria hispida,
Micromeria hochreutineri,
Micromeria hybrida,
Micromeria hyssopifolia,
Micromeria imbricata,
Micromeria inodora,
Micromeria intermedia,
Micromeria juliana,
Micromeria kerneri,
Micromeria lachnophylla,
Micromeria lanata,
Micromeria lasiophylla,
Micromeria lepida,
Micromeria leucantha,
Micromeria macrosiphon,
Micromeria madagascariensis,
Micromeria marginata,
Micromeria meteorica,
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,