Status:
valid
Authors:
Ietsw. & Boulos
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 23: 285 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260533
Common Names
- Origanum akhdarense
- Akhdarense Origanum
- Akhdarense Marjoram
Synonyms
- Amaracus akhdarensis (Ietsw. & Boulos) Brullo & Furnari [unknown]
Description
Origanum akhdarense (also called Akhdarense, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has a single stem and a rounded crown with a dense foliage of evergreen leaves. It grows in dry deciduous forests and in dry thickets at low elevations.
Uses & Benefits
Origanum akhdarense is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Origanum akhdarense has small, white flowers with yellow lips. Its seeds are round and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Origanum akhdarense is a shrub native to the Andes mountains. It is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings, but seeds can also be used.
Where to Find Origanum akhdarense
Origanum akhdarense can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Origanum akhdarense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Origanum akhdarense?
Origanum akhdarense
What is the common name of Origanum akhdarense?
Akhdare Origanum
What is the family of Origanum akhdarense?
Lamiaceae
Species in the Origanum 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,