Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arborescens
ID:
310523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Salzm. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Labiat. Gen. Spec. : 579 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309855

Common Names

  • Sideritis arborescens
  • Tree Sideritis
  • Tree Ironwort

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Synonyms

  • Sideritis algarviensis D.Rivera & Obón [unknown]
  • Sideritis algarviensis taviroana D.Rivera & Obón [unknown]
  • Sideritis angustifolia lusitanica Font Quer [unknown]
  • Sideritis arborescens lusitanica (Font Quer) Rivas Mart., T.E.Díaz & Fern.Gonz. [unknown]
  • Sideritis arborescens luteola P.W.Ball ex Heywood [unknown]
  • Sideritis arborescens perezlarae Borja [unknown]
  • Sideritis bifaria Huter [unknown]
  • Sideritis foetens Benth. [unknown]
  • Sideritis luteola Font Quer [unknown]
  • Sideritis perezlarae (Borja) R.Roselló, Stübing & Peris [unknown]
  • Sideritis algarviensis lusitanica (Font Quer) Rivas Mart., T.E.Díaz & Fern.Gonz. [unknown]
  • Sideritis arborescens kebdanensis Font Quer & Sennen [unknown]

Description

Sideritis arborescens (also called tree mountain tea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the mountains of Spain, growing in sunny, rocky habitats. It has a woody stem, and its leaves are lanceolate and serrated.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis arborescens has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. It is also used as a natural remedy for headaches, fever, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideritis arborescens is a white to pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis arborescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Sideritis arborescens

Sideritis arborescens can be found in the wild in Spain.

Sideritis arborescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis arborescens?

Sideritis arborescens

What is the common name of Sideritis arborescens?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Sideritis arborescens?

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-191077: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Philipp Salzmann (1781-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Salzm.' in the authors string.