Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
candicans
ID:
310591

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aiton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1789

Citation Micro:
Hort. Kew. 2: 289 (1789)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309923

Common Names

  • Greek Mountain Tea
  • Ironwort
  • Shepherd's Tea

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Synonyms

  • Leucophae candicans Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Leucophae massoniana Webb & Berthel. [unknown]
  • Sideritis candicans candicans [unknown]
  • Sideritis candida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Sideritis massoniana Benth. [unknown]
  • Sideritis candicans longifolia Lowe [unknown]
  • Sideritis massoniana longifolia (Lowe) Svent [unknown]
  • Sideritis candicans multiflora (Bornm.) Mend.-Heuer [unknown]

Description

Sideritis candicans (also called Candicans, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 60 cm in height. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in rocky and dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis candicans has non-medical uses such as being used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant. It also has benefits such as being a source of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and other beneficial compounds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sideritis candicans var. crassifolia Lowe

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sideritis candicans has yellow flowers with a white center and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis candicans 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 candicans

Sideritis candicans can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Sideritis candicans FAQ

What are the common names of Sideritis candicans?

Sideritis candicans is commonly known as Candicans ironwort

What is the growth habit of Sideritis candicans?

Sideritis candicans is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall.

What is the native range of Sideritis candicans?

Sideritis candicans is native to the Mediterranean region.

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-191139: Based on the initial data import
William Aiton (1731-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aiton' in the authors string.