Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cretica
ID:
310636

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 574 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309968

Common Names

  • Greek Mountain Tea
  • Ironwort
  • Shepherd's Tea

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Synonyms

  • Leucophae cretica (L.) G.Kunkel [unknown]
  • Sideritis cretica condensata Boiss. [unknown]

Description

Sideritis cretica (also called Cretan 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 cretica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of timber and for its edible fruits.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sideritis cretica sub. cretica
Sideritis cretica sub. spicata (Pit.) Negrín & P.Pérez

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideritis cretica is a small, white, tubular flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis cretica 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 cretica

Sideritis cretica can be found on the island of Crete in Greece.

Sideritis cretica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis cretica?

Sideritis cretica

What is the common name of Sideritis cretica?

Cretan Mountain Tea

What is the natural habitat of Sideritis cretica?

Dry, rocky slopes and mountain meadows

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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