Satureja khuzistanica - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Jamzad
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Iran. J. Bot. 6: 216 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304258
Common Names
- Khuzistan Summer Savory
- Khuzistanica Summer Savory
- Khuzistanica Savory
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Satureja khuzistanica (also called Khuzistan 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 khuzistanica 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 khuzistanica has small white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a short stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Satureja khuzistanica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are well established.
Where to Find Satureja khuzistanica
Satureja khuzistanica is native to the Middle East and can be found in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Turkey.
Satureja khuzistanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Satureja khuzistanica?
Satureja khuzistanica
What is the natural habitat of Satureja khuzistanica?
Dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky hillsides
What are the common uses of Satureja khuzistanica?
Used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and as a medicinal plant
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-185720: Based on the initial data import
Ziba Jamzad (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jamzad' in the authors string.