Teucrium radicans - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonnet & Barratte
Source:
wcs
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Explor. Sci. Tunisie, Ill. Bot. : t. 14, f. 1-8 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322550
Common Names
- Radicans Germander
- Germander Teucrium
- Fringed Germander
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Teucrium radicans (also called Creeping germander, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and typically grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Teucrium radicans is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teucrium radicans has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Teucrium radicans is a low-growing, evergreen subshrub that typically grows to 6-12” tall and as wide. It is native to the Mediterranean region. It is typically grown in full sun and dry, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established. It is often grown in rock gardens, herb gardens, and containers. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Teucrium radicans
Teucrium radicans is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Teucrium radicans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium radicans?
Teucrium radicans
What is the common name of Teucrium radicans?
Climbing Germander
What is the natural habitat of Teucrium radicans?
It is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of France, Spain, Italy, and North Africa
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-203323: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Bonnet (1848-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonnet' in the authors string.
Gustave Barratte (1857-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barratte' in the authors string.