Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepicephalum
ID:
322924

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pau

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Aragonesa Ci. Nat. 3: 286 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322256

Common Names

  • Lepicephalum Teucrium
  • Lepicephalum Germander
  • Lepicephalum Germander Teucrium

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Synonyms

  • Teucrium pumilum lepicephalum (Pau) O.Bolòs & Vigo [unknown]

Description

Teucrium lepicephalum (also called Lepicephalum Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It is characterized by its grey-green leaves, which are covered with a white downy felt. It grows in dry, rocky, and sunny places, and is often found in the wild.

Uses & Benefits

Teucrium lepicephalum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Teucrium lepicephalum has small, white flowers with four petals and four stamens. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teucrium lepicephalum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°C (14°F). It can be propagated by division in spring or by taking cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Teucrium lepicephalum

Teucrium lepicephalum can be found in the Mediterranean region, including southern France, Spain, and Italy.

Teucrium lepicephalum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium lepicephalum?

Teucrium lepicephalum

What is the common name of Teucrium lepicephalum?

Lepicephalum Germander

What is the hardiness zone of Teucrium lepicephalum?

7-10

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,

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