Status:
valid
Authors:
Pourr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1788
Citation Micro:
Mém. Acad. Sci. Toulouse 3: 328 (1788)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310037
Common Names
- Greek Mountain Tea
- Ironwort
- Shepherd's Tea
Synonyms
- Sideritis cavanillesii Lag. [unknown]
- Sideritis crispata Willd. [unknown]
- Sideritis fontii Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis fruticulosa cavanillesii (Lag.) Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
- Sideritis fruticulosa crispata (Willd.) Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
- Sideritis hirsuta angustifolia Willk. [unknown]
- Sideritis hirsuta hirta (Roth) Pers. [unknown]
- Sideritis hirta Roth [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia fruticulosa (Pourr.) Loisel. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia hirta (Roth) Loisel. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia intermedia Willk. [unknown]
- Sideritis luciae Sennen [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides cavanillesii (Lag.) P.W.Ball ex Heywood [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides cavanillesii (Lag.) Willk. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides fruticulosa (Pourr.) Briq. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides fruticulosa (Pourr.) Lam. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides hirta (Roth) Willd. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides communis Benth. [unknown]
- Sideritis scordioides elongata Benth. [unknown]
- Sideritis hyssopifolia elongata Willk. [unknown]
Description
Sideritis fruticulosa (also called 'Mountain Tea', 'Shepherd's Tea' and 'Ironwort', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 meter in height and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, sunny areas and is often used for hedges and borders.
Uses & Benefits
Sideritis fruticulosa 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 fruticulosa 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 fruticulosa: Sideritis fruticulosa is a hardy perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and divisions can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Sideritis fruticulosa
Sideritis fruticulosa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Sideritis fruticulosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sideritis fruticulosa?
Sideritis fruticulosa
What is the common name of Sideritis fruticulosa?
Shrubby Sideritis
What are the uses of Sideritis fruticulosa?
It is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
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,