Teucrium buxifolium - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schreb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1773
Citation Micro:
Pl. Verticill. Unilab. Gen. Sp. : xlii (1773)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321915
Common Names
- Box-Leaved Germander
- Box-Leaved Teucrium
- Box-Leaved Wall Germander
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Polium chamaedryoides Pourr. ex Willk. & Lange [unknown]
- Teucrium buxifolium tomentosum Willk. [unknown]
- Teucrium buxifolium tomentosum Rigual ex M.B.Crespo [unknown]
- Teucrium buxifolium tomentosum (Willk.) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]
- Teucrium saxatile Cav. [unknown]
Description
Teucrium buxifolium (also called Box-leaved Germander, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with small, linear leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Teucrium buxifolium is a shrub that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teucrium buxifolium has white, fragrant flowers with 4 petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, upright stems with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Teucrium buxifolium is a small, evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1 m. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which should be taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be rooted in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once rooted, the plants should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location. They should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Teucrium buxifolium
Teucrium buxifolium is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Teucrium buxifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium buxifolium?
Teucrium buxifolium
What family does Teucrium buxifolium belong to?
Lamiaceae
Where is Teucrium buxifolium found?
Mediterranean
Species in the Teucrium genus
Teucrium abutiloides, Teucrium africanum, Teucrium afrum, Teucrium albicaule, Teucrium albidum, Teucrium alborubrum, Teucrium alexeenkoanum, Teucrium algarbiense, Teucrium alopecurus, Teucrium alpestre, Teucrium alyssifolium, Teucrium amplexicaule, Teucrium andrusi, Teucrium angustissimum, Teucrium anlungense, Teucrium annandalei, Teucrium antiatlanticum, Teucrium antilibanoticum, Teucrium antitauricum, Teucrium apollinis, Teucrium aragonense, Teucrium arduinoi, Teucrium argutum, Teucrium aristatum, Teucrium aroanium, Teucrium asiaticum, Teucrium atratum, Teucrium aureiforme, Teucrium aureocandidum, Teucrium aureum, Teucrium badiae, Teucrium balearicum, Teucrium balfourii, Teucrium balthazaris, Teucrium barbarum, Teucrium barbeyanum, Teucrium bergadense, Teucrium betonicum, Teucrium bicolor, Teucrium bicoloreum, Teucrium bidentatum, Teucrium botrys, Teucrium brachyandrum, Teucrium bracteatum, Teucrium brevifolium, Teucrium bubanii, Teucrium bullatum, Teucrium burmanicum, Teucrium buxifolium, Teucrium campanulatum,
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-202717: Based on the initial data import
Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber (1739-1810): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schreb.' in the authors string.