Status:
valid
Authors:
Ietsw.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Leiden Bot. Ser. 4: 39 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000260553
Common Names
- Origanum boissieri
- Boissieri Origanum
- Boissieri Marjoram
Synonyms
- Origanum ciliatum Boiss. & Kotschy [unknown]
- Amaracus ciliatus Briq. [unknown]
Description
Origanum boissieri (also called Boissieri, 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 boissieri 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
The flower of Origanum boissieri is white and small. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Origanum boissieri is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season. Pruning should be done in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Origanum boissieri
Origanum boissieri can be found in the Mediterranean region, particularly in Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East.
Origanum boissieri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Origanum boissieri?
Origanum boissieri
What is the common name of Origanum boissieri?
Boissier's Origanum
What is the family of Origanum boissieri?
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,