Status:
valid
Authors:
Melnikov
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 45: 72 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330841
Common Names
- Teucrium Caucasigenum
- Teucrium
- Caucasian Germander
Description
Teucrium caucasigenum (also called 'Caucasian Germander', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Caucasus. It has a woody stem and small, ovate leaves. It is found in grasslands, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Teucrium caucasigenum has been used as an ornamental plant, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teucrium caucasigenum has small white flowers, and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Teucrium caucasigenum is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is propagated from cuttings, and prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It requires full sun and moderate to high levels of water. Pruning is recommended to maintain the shape of the shrub.
Where to Find Teucrium caucasigenum
Teucrium caucasigenum is native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia.
Teucrium caucasigenum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium caucasigenum?
Teucrium caucasigenum
What is the common name of Teucrium caucasigenum?
Caucasian Germander
What is the family of Teucrium caucasigenum?
Lamiaceae
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
Denis G. Melnikov: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melnikov' in the authors string.