Sideritis serratifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hub.-Mor.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Bauhinia 6: 291 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310459
Common Names
- Serratifolious Sideritis
- Serratifolious Ironwort
- Serratifolious Mountain Tea
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Sideritis serratifolia (also called Serrated-leaved Ironwort, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found in rocky areas and dry meadows at elevations of up to 2,000 m. It has a woody stem and long, narrow, grey-green leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sideritis serratifolia is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as colds, flu, and digestive issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sideritis serratifolia is a white or yellowish-white corolla, with a tubular calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, ovate-lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sideritis serratifolia 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 serratifolia
Sideritis serratifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Greece, Turkey, and North Africa.
Sideritis serratifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sideritis serratifolia?
Sideritis serratifolia
What is the common name of Sideritis serratifolia?
Serrated-leaved mountain tea
Where is Sideritis serratifolia native to?
The Mediterranean region
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-191655: Based on the initial data import
Arthur Huber-Morath (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hub.-Mor.' in the authors string.