Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolle
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Hannover) 8: 285 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309985
Common Names
- Greek Mountain Tea
- Ironwort
- Shepherd's Tea
Synonyms
- Leucophae dendrochahorra Christ [unknown]
- Leucophae dendro-chahorra albida (Pit.) G.Kunkel [unknown]
- Sideritis dendrochahorra albida (Pit.) Svent. [unknown]
- Sideritis massoniana albida Pit. [unknown]
Description
Sideritis dendro-chahorra (also called tree-like 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 dendro-chahorra is used as an herbal tea to treat digestive problems, colds, and flu. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sideritis dendro-chahorra 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Sideritis dendro-chahorra: This plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. It is also possible to propagate from seed.
Where to Find Sideritis dendro-chahorra
Sideritis dendro-chahorra can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Sideritis dendro-chahorra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sideritis dendro-chahorra?
Sideritis dendro-chahorra
What is the common name of Sideritis dendro-chahorra?
Tree Ironwort
What is the natural habitat of Sideritis dendro-chahorra?
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,