Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 669 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000243241
Common Names
- Micromeria elliptica
- Elliptica Micromeria
- Elliptic Micromeria
Synonyms
- Micromeria calvertii Boiss. [unknown]
- Micromeria elegans Boriss. [unknown]
- Micromeria pubescens Boiss. & Kotschy ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Satureja kochii N.Popov ex Greuter & Burdet [unknown]
- Clinopodium ellipticum Kuntze [unknown]
- Micromeria elliptica nana K.Koch [unknown]
Description
Micromeria elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica 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 flower of Micromeria elliptica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rounded shape.
Cultivation and Propagation
Micromeria elliptica can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light for the cuttings to root.
Where to Find Micromeria elliptica
Micromeria elliptica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.
Micromeria elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micromeria elliptica?
Micromeria elliptica
What is the family of Micromeria elliptica?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Micromeria elliptica?
Elliptic micromeria
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,