Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nervosa
ID:
310981

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Christ) Linding.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Abh. Auslandsk., Reihe C, Naturwiss. 8: 225 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310313

Common Names

  • Sideritis Nervosa
  • Nervosa Mountain Tea
  • Mountain Tea

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Synonyms

  • Leucophae nervosa Christ [unknown]
  • Sideritis christii Briq. [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Sideritis nervosa is used as a tea to treat respiratory problems, digestive issues, and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an antiseptic and to improve circulation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sideritis nervosa has yellow flowers with five petals, and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sideritis nervosa is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation from seed is best done in spring or early summer. Cuttings can be taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and should be about 4-6 inches in length. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Sideritis nervosa

Sideritis nervosa can be found in the mountains of the Iberian Peninsula, in France, and in Morocco.

Sideritis nervosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sideritis nervosa?

Sideritis nervosa

What is the common name of Sideritis nervosa?

Nerve Ironwort

What type of plant is Sideritis nervosa?

Herb

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-191516: Based on the initial data import
Konrad H. Christ (1833-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christ' in the authors string.
Karl Hermann Leonhard Lindinger (1879-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Linding.' in the authors string.