Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
luteum
ID:
322941

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) Degen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Fl. Veleb. 2: 587 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322273

Common Names

  • Luteum Teucrium
  • Teucrium Luteum
  • Luteum Teucrium Plant

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Synonyms

  • Polium luteum Mill. [unknown]
  • Teucrium polium trifoliatum Vahl [unknown]
  • Polium luteum Garsault [unknown]

Description

Teucrium luteum (also called Yellow Germander, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, narrow, yellow-green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Teucrium luteum 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Teucrium luteum sub. flavovirens (Batt.) Greuter & Burdet
Teucrium luteum sub. gabesianum (S.Puech) Greuter & Burdet ex Greuter
Teucrium luteum sub. luteum
Teucrium luteum sub. mesanidum (Litard. & Maire) Greuter & Burdet
Teucrium luteum sub. xanthostachyum (Maire & Wilczek) Greuter & Burdet

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Teucrium luteum is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is small and brown. The seedlings are yellowish-green and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teucrium luteum 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 luteum

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

Teucrium luteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium luteum?

Teucrium luteum

What is the common name of Teucrium luteum?

Yellow Germander

What is the natural habitat of Teucrium luteum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

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-203060: Based on the initial data import
Árpád von Degen (1866-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Degen' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.