Teucrium canadense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 564 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000321931
Common Names
- Canadian Germander
- Canadian Teucrium
- Canadian Wall Germander
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Teucrium lanceolatum Raf. & Collins [unknown]
- Teucrium canadense canadense [unknown]
Description
Teucrium canadense (also called Canadian 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 canadense 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Teucrium canadense var. canadenseTeucrium canadense var. hypoleucum Griseb.
Teucrium canadense var. occidentale (A.Gray) E.M.McClint. & Epling
Teucrium canadense var. virginicum (L.) Eaton
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teucrium canadense 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 canadense is an evergreen shrub with a height of up to 1.5 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 canadense
Teucrium canadense is native to North America.
Teucrium canadense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium canadense?
Teucrium canadense
What family does Teucrium canadense belong to?
Lamiaceae
Where is Teucrium canadense found?
North America
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-202732: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.