Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alcarazii
ID:
310498

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Rivera, Obón & De la Torre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 47: 249 (1989 publ. 1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309830

Common Names

  • Sideritis alcarazii
  • Alcaraz's Sideritis
  • Alcaraz's Ironwort

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Description

Sideritis alcarazii (also called Alcaraz's Sideritis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia. It is an evergreen shrub, growing to 0.5–1 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis alcarazii has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a natural remedy for digestive issues, skin conditions, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sideritis alcarazii has small, yellow flowers with white anthers. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis alcarazii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer.

Where to Find Sideritis alcarazii

Sideritis alcarazii can be found in the wild in Spain.

Sideritis alcarazii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis alcarazii?

Sideritis alcarazii

What is the common name of Sideritis alcarazii?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Sideritis alcarazii?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

Species in the Sideritis genus

Sideritis accidentalis, Sideritis ajpetriana, Sideritis akmanii, Sideritis albiflora, Sideritis alcarazii, Sideritis amasiaca, Sideritis angustifolia, Sideritis antiatlantica, Sideritis antonii-josephii, Sideritis aragonensis, Sideritis arborescens, Sideritis arguta, Sideritis argyrea, Sideritis arizagana, Sideritis armeniaca, Sideritis atlantica, Sideritis atrinervia, Sideritis barbellata, Sideritis bilgeriana, Sideritis boissieriana, Sideritis bolleana, Sideritis bornmuelleri, Sideritis bourgeana, Sideritis brevibracteata, Sideritis brevicaulis, Sideritis brevidens, Sideritis briquetiana, Sideritis bubanii, Sideritis cadevallii, Sideritis caesarea, Sideritis calduchii, Sideritis canariensis, Sideritis candelii, Sideritis candicans, Sideritis carbonellis, Sideritis carolipauana, Sideritis carrissoana, Sideritis catillaris, Sideritis chamaedryfolia, Sideritis cilicica, Sideritis cirujanoi, Sideritis clandestina, Sideritis condensata, Sideritis congesta, Sideritis cossoniana, Sideritis cretica, Sideritis cuatrecasasii, Sideritis cypria, Sideritis cystosiphon, Sideritis dasygnaphala,

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-191052: Based on the initial data import
Antonio De la Torre (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De la Torre' in the authors string.
Diego Rivera Núñez (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Rivera' in the authors string.
Concepción Obón (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Obón' in the authors string.