Status:
valid
Authors:
Janka
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bulg. : 465 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304049
Common Names
- Satureja
- Coerulea
- Satureja coerulea
Synonyms
- Satureja skorpili Velen. [unknown]
Description
Satureja coerulea (also called Satureja, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has small, aromatic leaves and small blue flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in Mediterranean climates.
Uses & Benefits
Satureja coerulea is used as an ornamental plant and has a pleasant aroma. It can be used in cooking and as a medicinal herb to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white or pinkish flowers with four petals. Seed: Small, dark brown, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Have a single cotyledon and long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Satureja coerulea is a species of herb native to the Mediterranean. It is a fast-growing herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. Germination can take up to 2 weeks.
Where to Find Satureja coerulea
Satureja coerulea can be found in the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.
Satureja coerulea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satureja coerulea?
Satureja coerulea
What is the family of Satureja coerulea?
Lamiaceae
What is the common name of Satureja coerulea?
Coerulea savory
Species in the Satureja genus
Satureja adamovicii,
Satureja aintabensis,
Satureja amani,
Satureja atropatana,
Satureja bachtiarica,
Satureja boissieri,
Satureja bzybica,
Satureja caroli-paui,
Satureja cilicica,
Satureja coerulea,
Satureja cuneifolia,
Satureja edmondi,
Satureja exspectata,
Satureja fukarekii,
Satureja hellenica,
Satureja hortensis,
Satureja horvatii,
Satureja icarica,
Satureja innota,
Satureja intermedia,
Satureja intricata,
Satureja isophylla,
Satureja kallarica,
Satureja khuzistanica,
Satureja kitaibelii,
Satureja laxiflora,
Satureja linearifolia,
Satureja macrantha,
Satureja metastasiantha,
Satureja montana,
Satureja mutica,
Satureja orjenii,
Satureja pallsryi,
Satureja parnassica,
Satureja pilosa,
Satureja rumelica,
Satureja sahendica,
Satureja salzmannii,
Satureja spicigera,
Satureja spinosa,
Satureja subnuda,
Satureja subspicata,
Satureja taurica,
Satureja thymbra,
Satureja visianii,
Satureja wiedemanniana,
Satureja delpozoi,
Satureja avromanica,
Satureja kermanshahensis,
Satureja jalapensis,
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,