Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subspinosum
ID:
323337

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pourr. ex Willd.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1809

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 596 (1809)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000322669

Common Names

  • Subspinosum Germander
  • Teucrium subspinosum
  • Germander

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Synonyms

  • Teucrium marum spinescens Porta [unknown]
  • Teucrium marum spinescens (Porta) Valdés Berm. [unknown]
  • Teucrium marum subspinosum (Pourr.) Malag. [unknown]
  • Teucrium subspinosum spinescens (Porta) Romo [unknown]
  • Teucrium marum subspinosum (Pourr. ex Willd.) Arcang. [unknown]
  • Teucrium subspinosum spinescens (Porta) Pau [unknown]
  • Teucrium marum subspinosum (Pourr. ex Willd.) Knoche [unknown]

Description

Teucrium subspinosum (also called Subspiny Germander, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has small, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Teucrium subspinosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive problems, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Teucrium subspinosum 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 subspinosum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall and wide. It has small, oval, grey-green leaves and small, white flowers in summer. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Teucrium subspinosum

Teucrium subspinosum is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Teucrium subspinosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Teucrium subspinosum?

Teucrium subspinosum

What is the common name of Teucrium subspinosum?

Lesser Spiny Germander

What is the natural habitat of Teucrium subspinosum?

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-203433: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Pierre André Pourret (1754-1818): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pourr.' in the authors string.