Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clandestina
ID:
310620

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 30(2): 257 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309952

Common Names

  • Greek Mountain Tea
  • Ironwort
  • Shepherd's Tea

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Synonyms

  • Navicularia clandestina (Bory & Chaub.) Soják [unknown]
  • Phlomis clandestina Bory & Chaub. [unknown]

Description

Sideritis clandestina (also called hidden mountain tea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb 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 clandestina 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 clandestina sub. clandestina
Sideritis clandestina sub. cyllenea (Boiss.) Papan. & Kokkini

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sideritis clandestina 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 clandestina 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 clandestina

Sideritis clandestina can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Sideritis clandestina FAQ

What are the common names of Sideritis clandestina?

Sideritis clandestina is commonly known as Clandestine ironwort

What is the growth habit of Sideritis clandestina?

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

What is the native range of Sideritis clandestina?

Sideritis clandestina 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,

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