Teucrium sauvagei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Le Houér.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 129: 46 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322604
Common Names
- Sauvage's Germander
- Germander Teucrium
- Fringed Germander
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Teucrium sauvagei (also called Sauvage's Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody base and grows to a height of up to 40 cm. It has small, greyish-green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in scrubland and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Teucrium sauvagei 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
The flower of Teucrium sauvagei 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Teucrium sauvagei 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 sauvagei
Teucrium sauvagei is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Teucrium sauvagei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Teucrium sauvagei?
Teucrium sauvagei
What type of plant is Teucrium sauvagei?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Teucrium sauvagei?
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-203374: Based on the initial data import
Henry-Noël Le Houérou (1928-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Le Houér.' in the authors string.