Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orjenii
ID:
305061

Status:
valid

Authors:
Šilic

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Glasn. Zemaljsk. Muz. Bosne Hercegovine Sarajevu Prir. Nauke 13: 109 (1974 publ. 1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304393

Common Names

  • Orjen's Summer Savory
  • Orjenii Summer Savory
  • Orjenii Savory

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Description

Satureja orjenii (also called Satureja, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean. It has small, aromatic leaves and small white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils in Mediterranean climates.

Uses & Benefits

Satureja orjenii is used as an ornamental plant and for traditional medicine. It is also used to make a tea to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Satureja orjenii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Satureja orjenii is a perennial herb that is native to the mountains of Montenegro. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not over-watered. Pruning is not necessary, but can be done to maintain a neat appearance. Fertilizer should be applied in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Satureja orjenii

Satureja orjenii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in countries such as Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Satureja orjenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Satureja orjenii?

Satureja orjenii

What is the common name of Satureja orjenii?

Orjen's Savory

What is the natural habitat of Satureja orjenii?

It is found in rocky and dry places in the Balkan Peninsula.

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,

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