Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sauvage & Vindt) El Oualidi, T.Navarro & Arn.Martin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Malac. 22: 198 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322096
Common Names
- Emberger's Germander
- Embergeran Germander
- Emberger's Teucrium
Synonyms
- Teucrium mairei embergeri Sauvage & Vindt [unknown]
Description
Teucrium embergeri (also called Emberger's germander, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is an evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in rocky areas and dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Teucrium embergeri is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and is known to have a calming effect.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Teucrium embergeri 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 embergeri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Teucrium embergeri
Teucrium embergeri is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Teucrium embergeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium embergeri?
Teucrium embergeri
What is the common name of Teucrium embergeri?
Emberger's Germander
What is the natural habitat of Teucrium embergeri?
Dry, rocky slopes and grasslands
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
Teresa Navarro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Navarro' in the authors string.
Jalal El Oualidi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'El Oualidi' in the authors string.
Arnaud Martin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.Martin' in the authors string.