Status:
valid
Authors:
Sieber ex Heldr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Exsicc. (Autogr. Herb. Graec. Norm.) 1856: n.º 290 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322073
Common Names
- Divaricate Germander
- Divaricatum Germander
- Divaricate Teucrium
Synonyms
- Teucrium divaricatum sieberi (Celak.) Holmb. [unknown]
- Teucrium divaricatum villosum (Celak.) Rech.f. [unknown]
- Teucrium sieberi Čelak. [unknown]
- Teucrium sieberi villosum Celak. [unknown]
- Teucrium divaricatum sieberi (Celak.) Nyman [unknown]
Description
Teucrium divaricatum (also called Divaricatum Germander, among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, ovate leaves and pink flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Teucrium divaricatum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat skin diseases, as well as to improve digestion and reduce inflammation. It is also used in Ayurvedic medicine for its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antispasmodic properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Teucrium divaricatum sub. athoum (Hausskn.) Bornm.
Teucrium divaricatum sub. canescens (Celak.) Holmboe
Teucrium divaricatum sub. divaricatum
Teucrium divaricatum sub. graecum (Celak.) Bornm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Teucrium divaricatum is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Teucrium divaricatum is a perennial herb that is native to Spain. It is propagated by seed or division and prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny location. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F).
Where to Find Teucrium divaricatum
Teucrium divaricatum is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Teucrium divaricatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium divaricatum?
Teucrium divaricatum
What is the common name of Teucrium divaricatum?
Divaricatum Germander
What is the natural habitat of Teucrium divaricatum?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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,