Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 568 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304214
Common Names
- Garden Summer Savory
- Hortense Summer Savory
- Hortensis Summer Savory
Synonyms
- Satureja altaica Boriss. [unknown]
- Satureja brachiata Stokes [unknown]
- Satureja filicaulis Schott ex Boiss. [unknown]
- Satureja laxiflora zuvandica (D.A.Kapan.) D.A.Kapan. [unknown]
- Satureja litwinowii Schmalh. ex Lipsky [unknown]
- Satureja officinarum Crantz [unknown]
- Satureja pachyphylla K.Koch [unknown]
- Satureja viminea Burm.f. [unknown]
- Satureja zuvandica D.A.Kapan. [unknown]
- Thymus cunila E.H.L.Krause [unknown]
- Clinopodium hortense Kuntze [unknown]
- Clinopodium pachyphyllum Kuntze [unknown]
- Satureja hortensis distans K.Koch [unknown]
- Satureja pachyphylla C.Koch [unknown]
Description
Satureja hortensis (also called Garden Savory, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m high. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry rocky habitats. The leaves are oval-shaped and the flowers are white and pink.
Uses & Benefits
Satureja hortensis is an aromatic herb that is used in cooking and as a medicinal plant. It has a strong, spicy aroma and flavor and is often used to season meats, soups, and stews. It is also used to make herbal teas and infusions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Satureja hortensis has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Satureja hortensis 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 hortensis
Satureja hortensis can be found in the Caucasus region, including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Russia.
Satureja hortensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satureja hortensis?
Satureja hortensis
What is the natural habitat of Satureja hortensis?
Rocky slopes and dry grasslands
What is the flowering period of Satureja hortensis?
April to June
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,