Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mascaensis
ID:
1416218

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Svent.) Marrero Rodr.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Vieraea 41: 301 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428683

Common Names

  • Sideritis mascaensis
  • Mascaensis Sideritis
  • Sideritis

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Description

Sideritis mascaensis (also called Masca Ironwort, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous, perennial plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Canary Islands and is found in dry, open areas, such as roadsides and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis mascaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sideritis mascaensis is a yellow-orange color and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis mascaensis can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a potting mix. Both methods require regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Sideritis mascaensis

Sideritis mascaensis is native to the Eastern Himalayas in India and can be found in the states of Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam.

Sideritis mascaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis mascaensis?

Sideritis mascaensis

What is the common name of Sideritis mascaensis?

Masca Ironwort

What is the natural habitat of Sideritis mascaensis?

It is found in dry and rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

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

Eric Ragnor Sventenius (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Svent.' in the authors string.
Águedo Marrero Rodriguez (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marrero Rodr.' in the authors string.