Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxylepis
ID:
323066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Font Quer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Mem. Mus. Ci. Nat. Barcelona, Ser. Bot. 1(2): 9 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322398

Common Names

  • Oxylepis Teucrium
  • Teucrium Oxylepis
  • Oxylepis Teucrium Plant

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Synonyms

  • Teucrium flavum oxylepis (Font Quer) Fern.Casas [unknown]
  • Teucrium oxylepis marianum Ruíz Torre & Ruíz Cast. [unknown]
  • Teucrium oxylepis gredense B.García & P.Vargas [unknown]
  • Teucrium oxylepis marianum (Ruíz Torre & Ruíz Cast.) Ruíz Torre & Ruíz Cast. [unknown]

Description

Teucrium oxylepis (also called Sharp-leaved Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial plant with small, white flowers that grows in the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Teucrium oxylepis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Teucrium oxylepis has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Teucrium oxylepis is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9 and prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division in early spring. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in early spring or fall.

Where to Find Teucrium oxylepis

Teucrium oxylepis is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Teucrium oxylepis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium oxylepis?

Teucrium oxylepis

What is the common name of Teucrium oxylepis?

Sharp-Leaved Germander

What is the natural habitat of Teucrium oxylepis?

Grassy slopes and rocky hillsides

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-203182: Based on the initial data import
Pius Font i Quer (1888-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Font Quer' in the authors string.