Sideritis kerguelenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Rivera, Obón & De la Torre
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 47: 247 (1989 publ. 1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310206
Common Names
- Kerguelen Mountain Tea
- Kerguelen Tea
- Kerguelen Greek Mountain Tea
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Sideritis kerguelenii (also called Kerguelen ironwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to the Canary Islands and grows in rocky, mountainous habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sideritis kerguelenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, coughs, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sideritis kerguelenii is a white or yellowish-white corolla with a tubular shape. The seed is an oblong-shaped achene with a small, white appendage. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and white stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sideritis kerguelenii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the rootstock. It is best to plant the seeds in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Sideritis kerguelenii
Sideritis kerguelenii can be found in Kerguelen Islands.
Sideritis kerguelenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sideritis kerguelenii?
Sideritis kerguelenii
What is the common name of Sideritis kerguelenii?
Kerguelen Ironwort
Where is Sideritis kerguelenii found?
Kerguelen Islands
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-191415: Based on the initial data import
Antonio De la Torre (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De la Torre' in the authors string.
Diego Rivera Núñez (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Rivera' in the authors string.
Concepción Obón (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Obón' in the authors string.