Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucantha
ID:
310889

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cav.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Icon. 4: 2 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310221

Common Names

  • White-Flowered Mountain Tea
  • White-Flowered Tea
  • White-Flowered Greek Mountain Tea

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Synonyms

  • Sideritis angustifolia canescens T.Navarro & Rosua [unknown]
  • Sideritis leucantha albicaulis Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
  • Sideritis leucantha illicitana Alcaraz, T.E.Díaz, Rivas Mart. & Sánchez-Gómez [unknown]
  • Sideritis leucantha incana (Willk.) Alcaraz, Peinado, Mart.Parras, J.S.Carrion & Sánchez-Gómez [unknown]
  • Sideritis leucantha meridionalis Font Quer [unknown]
  • Sideritis leucantha tomentosa Font Quer ex O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
  • Sideritis linearifolia incana Willk. [unknown]
  • Sideritis murgetana Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
  • Sideritis murgetana littoralis Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]
  • Sideritis murgetana pauciflora Obón & D.Rivera [unknown]

Description

Sideritis leucantha (also called Greek Mountain Tea, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in rocky and dry habitats, and has a woody stem and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis leucantha 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 leucantha is a white to pinkish-purple color, with a tubular shape and five petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are thin and upright, with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis leucantha 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 leucantha

Sideritis leucantha can be found in the mountains of Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Sideritis leucantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis leucantha?

Sideritis leucantha

What is the common name of Sideritis leucantha?

White-flowered Ironwort

Where is Sideritis leucantha found?

Greece

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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