Teucrium rixanense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruíz Torre & Ruíz Cast.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Bol. Estaçión Centr. Ecol. Madrid 3(6): 31 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322576
Common Names
- Rixanense Germander
- Germander Teucrium
- Fringed Germander
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Teucrium compactum rixanense (Ruíz Torre & Ruíz Cast.) Valdés Berm. [unknown]
Description
Teucrium rixanense (also called Rixan 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 rixanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Teucrium rixanense 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 rixanense 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 rixanense
Teucrium rixanense is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Teucrium rixanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium rixanense?
Teucrium rixanense
What type of plant is Teucrium rixanense?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Teucrium rixanense?
It is found in rocky and dry areas
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-203347: Based on the initial data import
Juan Ruíz de la Torre (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruíz Torre' in the authors string.
Jacobo Ruíz del Castillo (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruíz Cast.' in the authors string.